Which One of the Following Is True of Filtering

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is true of filtering?

• A) Filtering aids effective communication by making a message more favorable to a receiver.
• B) The more vertical levels in an organization, the more opportunities there are for filtering.
• C) Filtering occurs at the individual level; the organization cannot encourage or discourage it.
• D) The use of e-mail increases filtering because communication is more direct.

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Definitions:

Environmental Influences

refer to external factors like culture, education, and social interactions that impact behavior and development.

Cross-Sectional Design

A research methodology that involves the observation of various subjects from different backgrounds or ages at one single point in time.

Longitudinal Design

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., individuals) over short or long periods of time.

Longitudinal Design

A research strategy where participants are followed and repeatedly assessed over a period of time to observe changes and development.