Question
Which of the following is a receiving barrier? a inappropriate language b lack of attention c poor grammar and spelling assuming too much about what the receiver already knows
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Nerys
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Answer
B
Explanation
A receiving barrier refers to a difficulty or obstruction that hinders the feedback and reception part of communication. This could include distractions, lack of attention, bias, or preemptive judgment. That is, it affects the receiver at the point when they receive the message, not the moment they interpret the information. So, when we look at the four given options a) inappropriate language b) lack of attention c) poor grammar and spelling, and d) assuming too much about what the receiver already knows, we analyze each as a potential disturbance in message reception. Although inappropriate language and poor spelling can indeed affect the communication process, they're typically sender-side issues, i.e., they originate with the person sending the messages. Similarly, assuming too much about what a receiver knows is a cognitive failure on the sender's part, not an issue with the receiver capacity to accept a message. Option b), "lack of attention," however, truly reflects receiving barriers. Lack of attention hampers the active reception of messages as the listener or reader isn’t effectively absorbing the information sent to them.