Rodrigo Was in Meetings All Day and Didn't Get a Chance

question 65

Multiple Choice

Rodrigo was in meetings all day and didn't get a chance to check his e-mail before he had to pick up his children from daycare, so he missed an important message from a client.This is an example of what type of barrier to communication?

• A)Medium barrier
• B)Decoding barrier
• C)Feedback barrier
• D)Receiver barrier
• E)Encoding barrier

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Definitions:

Moving Toward

A behavior pattern characterized by seeking closeness and attachment to others as a coping strategy.

Neurotic Trend

A pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving that is dominated by neurotic needs or desires, often leading to maladaptive coping strategies.

Basic Anxiety

A term introduced by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that arise from living in a potentially hostile world.

Neurotic Needs

These are emotional needs that can become compulsive and counterproductive, often resulting from attempts to deal with anxiety and insecurity.