When Receivers of Communication Process the Information Based on Their

question 61

Multiple Choice

When receivers of communication process the information based on their needs, motivations, experience, background, and other personal characteristics, they are engaging in ________.

• A) communication apprehension
• B) deliberative processing
• C) selective perception
• D) controlled processing
• E) filtering

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Definitions:

Behavioral Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which the environment and learning influence actions.

Social-Cultural

Pertaining to the influences that social and cultural contexts have on human behavior and thinking.

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Ethnic Groups

Communities or populations sharing a common cultural background, heritage, and language, often distinguished by traditions, social behavior, and ancestry.