As Joe Left the Doctor's Office, He Had Difficulty Recalling

question 51

Multiple Choice

As Joe left the doctor's office, he had difficulty recalling exactly what the doctor said because he used strange medical terms that Joe had never heard before. Which communication barrier has affected Joe?

• A) language
• B) filtering
• C) feedback
• D) selective perception
• E) defensiveness

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Definitions:

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Curare

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