A group of students is reviewing the process of verbal communication. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as the first component of the process?

A) Formulation of an idea
B) Message encoding
C) Message transmission
D) Message reception


Ans: A
With verbal communication, typically the person formulates an idea, encodes a message, and then transmits the message with emotion. The message is then received and decoded, and a response is made.

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