The Transactional Model of Communication Is Best Described As

question 11

Multiple Choice

The transactional model of communication is best described as:

• A) a model of encoding and decoding messages.
• B) a model where the experience of the individual is paramount.
• C) a model that focuses on meaning rather than message in communication.
• D) Schramm's circular model of communication.
• E) a model where the technical transmission of messages is highlighted.

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