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

question 249

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) the receiver may not properly transform the set of symbols into the correct abstract idea;or (4) __________.

• A)the communications channel is not properly developed
• B)there is no interest on the part of the receiver
• C)feedback may be so delayed or distorted that it is of no use to the sender
• D)the message is considered too ordinary because there is too much field of experience
• E)the encoder is inexperienced,resulting in too much noise

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