Errors in Communication Can Occur in Several Ways: (1) the Source

question 175

Multiple Choice

Errors in communication can occur in several ways: (1) The source may not adequately transform the abstract idea into an effective set of symbols; (2) __________; (3) the receiver may not properly transform the set of symbols into the correct abstract idea; or (4) feedback may be so delayed or distorted that it is of no use to the sender.

• A)a properly encoded message may be sent through the wrong channel and never make it to the receiver
• B)in an attempt to be creative, the encoder creates a message with too much noise
• C)the communications channel is not properly funded
• D)the message is considered too ordinary because there is too broad a field of experience
• E)there is no interest on the part of the receiver because the product itself is inadequate

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