If the sender and receiver interpret the same word differently, which type of communication barrier is this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Semantic barrier
A semantic barrier arises when people attach different meanings to the same word, symbol, phrase, or expression. The message may be heard correctly, but its intended meaning is not shared. A physical barrier involves noise or distance; psychological and organisational barriers concern mental states or structural procedures rather than word meaning itself.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Semantic barrier
Why is this the correct answer?
A semantic barrier arises when people attach different meanings to the same word, symbol, phrase, or expression. The message may be heard correctly, but its intended meaning is not shared. A physical barrier involves noise or distance; psychological and organisational barriers concern mental states or structural procedures rather than word meaning itself.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
