Linda tells her husband Chuck that she does not want to have intercourse very often because her level of sexual desire is low. Chuck interprets this to mean that she lacks passion for him. Chuck's misinterpretation is an example of ________ static.

A. sender
B. sexual
C. media
D. receiver


Answer: D

Sociology

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