The Power of Communication
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Which of the following is the primary objective of communication?

  • To transfer ideas
  • To transmit information
  • To agree on the meaning of information (correct)
  • To use understandable symbols

What is necessary for successful communication?

  • Understanding of the symbols used (correct)
  • Use of words, signs, pictures, sounds
  • Mutually understandable symbols
  • Agreement on the transmitted information

What is the role of symbols in communication?

  • To ensure mutual understanding
  • To represent ideas (correct)
  • To avoid miscommunication
  • To transmit information

What happens if the sender and receiver assign different meanings to the symbols used in communication?

<p>Miscommunication occurs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical element of communication?

<p>Meaning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central objective of communication?

<p>The central objective of communication is the transmission of meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is meaning important in communication?

<p>Meaning is important in communication because the process is successful only when the receiver understands an idea as the sender intended it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for successful communication?

<p>For successful communication, both parties must agree not only on the information transmitted but also on the meaning of that information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do symbols play in communication?

<p>Symbols (words, signs, pictures, sounds) are used in communication to represent ideas and must be understood by the intended audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the sender and receiver assign different meanings to the symbols used in communication?

<p>If the sender and receiver assign different meanings to the symbols used in communication, there is miscommunication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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