An example of a communication block is:
1. preconceived opinions.
2. physical disabilities.
3. good emotional health.
4. bad hygiene.
5. missed phone calls.
ANS: 1, 2
A communication block prevents effective communication. Preconceived opinions and physical disabilities are two examples of a communication block. A physical disability can be a block when you are not aware of the disability or do not know how to successfully communicate about the disability. When a preconceived opinion is present and is wrong, a communication block exists.
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ANS: