When we listen to a speaker, we ________, or assign meaning to, the sender's words and actions.
A. react to
B. encode
C. provide feedback to
D. decode
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
What is globalization? How is it affecting our ability to communicate?
What will be an ideal response?
Direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operators DirecTV and the Dish Network emerged as alternative television delivery systems that transmitted satellite signals directly to the home for a monthly fee
a. True b. False
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the process of finding similarities in people we meet?
a. An accurate way to assess similarities is to focus on appearance and clothing. b. It is important to explore a person's background and cultural values. c. Finding similarities cannot enhance communication. d. Once we find similarities, we can assume the other person will have similar views on most issues.
In the proposition, "A nuclear waste dump would benefit the local economy," artificial presumption would
(a) require the advocate to provide reasons why the local economy needs "benefiting." (b) require the opponent to begin argumentation. (c) suggest that we presently believe the local area does not need a nuclear dump to benefit its economy. (d) suggest that we presently believe the local area does need a nuclear dump to benefit its economy.