Many Years Ago, Sprint Telecommunications Aired an Advertisement Intended to Demonstrate

question 91

Multiple Choice

Many years ago, Sprint Telecommunications aired an advertisement intended to demonstrate the clarity of reception Sprint customers could expect. The ad showed a rancher, who had used a different company, complaining that he had ordered 100 oxen from his supplier and instead received 100 dachshunds. The mix-up was probably due to the presence of _____ in the communication process.

• A) noise
• B) poor encoding
• C) poor medium choice
• D) improper network choice
• E) process loss

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awoken or stimulated to action or responsiveness.

Fear of Attack

A psychological state characterized by anxiety or apprehension about being assaulted or harmed.

War Zone

An area where armed conflict, warfare, or violence is occurring or has occurred, often characterized by high risk to civilians and combatants.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for response to stress or emergency situations by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and releasing adrenaline.