Filtering Is a Barrier to Effective Communication

question 16

Multiple Choice

Filtering is a barrier to effective communication. Filtering takes place when ________.

• A) the interpretation of the message gets affected by the receiver's emotion
• B) the information we have to work with exceeds our processing capacity
• C) a sender purposely manipulates information so the receiver will see it more favourably
• D) the receivers in the communication process selectively see and hear based on their motivations, experience, and other personal characteristics
• E) receivers also project their interests and expectations into communications as they decode them

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Definitions:

Cocci

Spherical bacteria that can exist as single cells, in pairs, clusters, or chains, often responsible for various infections.

Vibrios

A genus of spiral-shaped bacteria, some species of which can cause foodborne infection, typically acquired from eating undercooked seafood.

Parasites

Organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food at the expense of their host.

Anaerobes

Organisms, especially bacteria, that do not require oxygen for growth and may even die in its presence.