In the communication cycle, the message was sent correctly, but the receiver interpreted it differently. At which stage did the problem mainly occur?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Decoding
Decoding is the receiver’s process of assigning meaning to the words, signs, or symbols received. Since the message was sent correctly but interpreted differently, the difficulty lies mainly in interpretation. Encoding occurs when the sender forms the message, while feedback is the later response and channel selection concerns the route used.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Decoding
Why is this the correct answer?
Decoding is the receiver’s process of assigning meaning to the words, signs, or symbols received. Since the message was sent correctly but interpreted differently, the difficulty lies mainly in interpretation. Encoding occurs when the sender forms the message, while feedback is the later response and channel selection concerns the route used.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
