Which of the Following Elements of a Communication Process Can

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements of a communication process can be best defined as the interpretation by the receiver of the symbolism transmitted from the information source?

• A) Encoding
• B) Selecting a message
• C) Decoding
• D) Selecting a message channel
• E) Evaluating the feedback

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Definitions:

Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the body that regulate sexual development, function, and behavior.

Facial-Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that facial expressions can influence emotion as well as reflect them, suggesting the act of smiling can make one feel happier.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.