Message Recipients Often Hear What They Want to Hear When

question 6

Multiple Choice

Message recipients often hear what they want to hear when receiving messages, and interpret the neutral facts about a topic in a way that is favorable toward their own opinions or position. This communication bias is known as:

• A) message distortion.
• B) indirect speech acts.
• C) biased interpretation.
• D) illusion of transparency.

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Definitions:

Age Stratification

The hierarchical ranking and categorization of people within a society based on their ages, often influencing their social status and access to resources.

Social Inequality

The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, rights, and privileges within a society, often based on factors like class, race, gender, or age.

Age Role

Expected behaviors and responsibilities associated with specific ages in society, reflecting cultural norms and values.

Social Interaction

The process by which people act and react in relation to others, forming the basis of social relationships.