Personal Bias and Perception Can Cause the Receiver of a Message

question 19

Multiple Choice

Personal bias and perception can cause the receiver of a message to misunderstand the intended meaning of the message. This would be an example of __________ in the communication process.*

• A) noise
• B) static
• C) feedback
• D) mixed messaging

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Definitions:

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt at the wrist where the radial artery runs, used to measure heart rate and rhythm.

Apical Pulse

The heart rate as measured at the apex of the heart, typically through auscultation with a stethoscope, reflective of the actual heartbeat.

Pulse Deficit

The difference between the heart rate measured at the apex of the heart and the rate measured at the wrist or other peripheral site, indicating a discrepancy in the heart's efficiency.

Thermometer Probe

A device used to measure temperature, often inserted into a substance or location, such as food or an environmental area, for accurate readings.