Errors in Communication Can Occur in Several Ways: (1) the Source

Multiple Choice

Errors in communication can occur in several ways: (1) The source may not adequately transform the abstract idea into an effective set of symbols; (2) a properly encoded message may be sent through the wrong channel and never make it to the receiver; (3) the receiver may not properly transform the set of symbols into the correct abstract idea; or (4) __________.

A) the communications channel is not properly developed
B) there is no interest on the part of the receiver
C) feedback may be so delayed or distorted that it is of no use to the sender
D) the message is considered too ordinary because the field of experience is too large
E) the encoder is inexperienced, resulting in too much noise