If the sender and receiver understand different meanings of a word, what type of barrier is this in communication?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Semantic barrier
A semantic barrier occurs when people attach different meanings to the same word, expression, symbol, or language. Because the receiver interprets the message differently from the sender’s intention, understanding fails. Physical barriers involve noise or distance, psychological barriers involve mental states, and organisational barriers involve structural problems.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Semantic barrier
Why is this the correct answer?
A semantic barrier occurs when people attach different meanings to the same word, expression, symbol, or language. Because the receiver interprets the message differently from the sender’s intention, understanding fails. Physical barriers involve noise or distance, psychological barriers involve mental states, and organisational barriers involve structural problems.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
