The Game 'Telephone' Demonstrates the Major Disadvantage of Oral Communication

question 17

Multiple Choice

The game 'telephone' demonstrates the major disadvantage of oral communication when the message has to be passed through a number of people.This is:

• A)potential distortion.
• B)static on the line.
• C)non-verbal cues.
• D)language barriers.

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Definitions:

Psychological Illness

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Hysterics

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