Errors in Communication Can Occur in Several Ways: (1)the Source

question 159

Multiple Choice

Errors in communication can occur in several ways: (1) the source may not adequately transform the abstract idea into an effective set of symbols; (2) a properly encoded message may be sent through the wrong channel and never make it to the receiver; (3) __________;or (4) feedback may be so delayed or distorted that it is of no use to the sender.

• A)in an attempt to be creative,the encoder creates a message with too much noise
• B)there is no interest on the part of the receiver because the product itself is inadequate
• C)the communications channel is not properly developed
• D)the message is considered too ordinary because there is too broad a field of experience
• E)the receiver may not properly transform the set of symbols into the correct abstract idea

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Definitions:

Knowledge

The facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Concepts

Abstract ideas or mental symbols used to understand and categorize the world.

New Language

The process of acquiring the ability to communicate or comprehend a language that is different from one's native or previously known languages.

Instruction

The act of teaching or providing knowledge to someone through direction or information.