Perceptions Can Be Misconstructed as They Are Filtered Through

question 189

Multiple Choice

Perceptions can be misconstructed as they are filtered through

• A) our needs.
• B) our attitudes, values, and beliefs.
• C) our expectations.
• D) all of these.

Identify different types of communication (oral, written, electronic, nonverbal).

Understand the concept of channel richness and its impact on effective communication.

Recognize barriers to effective communication and strategies for overcoming them.

Understand the role of active listening in effective communication.

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Definitions:

Patient

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A defense mechanism in which a person refuses to acknowledge reality or facts, often as a means to protect themselves from discomfort.

Dependency

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