AECC English: Barriers to Communication

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What is the term used to describe any interference in the message sent and the message received?

  • Noise (correct)
  • Language barrier
  • Communication gap
  • Sound barrier

What is the expansion of the concept of noise that inhibits or distorts the message?

  • Semantic noise
  • Technological noise
  • Channel noise
  • Communication barrier (correct)

Which type of noise affects the mechanics of the medium used to send a message?

  • Technological noise
  • Channel noise (correct)
  • Semantic noise
  • Environmental noise

What type of noise is distortion due to faulty background, noise in telephone lines, or too high a volume or pitch from loudspeakers?

<p>Channel noise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be termed as channel noise in written communication?

<p>Illegible handwriting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If noise occurs due to human error in the communication process, what do the parties involved need to take?

<p>Corrective measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of semantic noise?

<p>Errors in the message itself (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the word 'condescend' used as an example of semantic noise?

<p>It is used positively by the sender but interpreted negatively by the receiver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a barrier in communication?

<p>Acts like a sieve, allowing only a part of the message to filter through (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals interpret the same information differently according to the text?

<p>Because of differences in perceptions, experiences, education, culture, personality, etc. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an intrapersonal barrier?

<p>Varied perceptions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does background play in interpreting a message according to the text?

<p>Significant role (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done when professionals analyze material, solve problems, and plan procedures to avoid miscommunication?

<p>Ensure inferences are supported by facts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"How often have you said, ‘I meant to say this and not that’" - What does this quote suggest about communication?

<p>&quot;I meant to say this and not that&quot; suggests communication barriers and misunderstandings are common (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of classifying barriers according to the processes of message formation and delivery?

<p>To identify different types of barriers and their impacts on communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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