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jake

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Which of the following terms refers to an obstacle that gets in the way of effective communication?
 
  A) Encoder
  B) Decoder
  C) Context
  D) Barrier
  E) Channel

Question 2

A receiver decodes a message by ________.
 
  A) putting it into words, images, or actions
  B) selecting a channel through which to transmit it
  C) interpreting its words or actions and attaching meaning to them
  D) determining the appropriate verbal or nonverbal response that should be sent
  E) closing the dynamic loop



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shaikhs

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Barriers may stand in the way of effective communication.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) The receivers' prior knowledge, experience, or expectations may affect the way they decode the message, which involves interpreting and attaching meaning to the words, images, and actions.




jake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


xthemafja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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