Which elements must be present for communication to occur? (Select all that apply.)
a. Feedback
b. Transmission
c. Sender
d. Clarification
e. Receiver
f. Focusing
g. Context
A, B, C, E, G
Feedback, transmission, sender, receiver, and context are the five elements that must be in place for communication to occur. The sender transmits the message to the receiver, resulting in feedback between them. The context, or setting, is where the communication takes place. Clarification and focusing are types of therapeutic communication.
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