Scenario A

question 70

Multiple Choice

Scenario A. Use the information given below to answer the questions that follow. Several people are having a conversation during lunch break at an office. Sarah repeatedly speaks to Jonathan, but he does not appear to understand what she is saying. This may be because he interrupts her before she finishes speaking. He assumes that he has understood her message.
-In this situation, if Jonathan is ignoring some of the information given by Sarah, it would be an example of:

• A) perception.
• B) filtering.
• C) grapevine.
• D) media richness.
• E) persuasion.

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Definitions:

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