Communication has been defined as an interactive process between the sender and receiver and can be influenced by a number of different processes. Which of the following are some of these processes that can influence communication?
a. status
b. emotions
c. needs
d. values
e. ethnicity
f. education
B, C, D, F
Communication is an interactive process where a verbal or nonverbal message is sent from one individual to another which involves feedback. Some processes that can impact communication are: 1) emotions; 2) needs; 3) values; 4) education; 5) perceptions; 6) culture; 7) goals; 8) literacy; 9) cognitive ability; and 10) communication mode.
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