Which of the Following Is a Decoding Barrier

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a decoding barrier?

• A) The sender sends a message to an uninterested audience.
• B) The poor reading skills of an employee prevent him from using a safety manual.
• C) The sender uses vocabulary that is too technical for the audience.
• D) A written memo that is inadequate for explaining complicated changes is used to update employee benefits information.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Dyslexia

Unusual difficulty with reading; thought to be the result of some neurological underdevelopment.

Dyscalculia

Unusual difficulty with math, probably originating from a distinct part of the brain.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.