Which of the following are barriers to acceptance of communicated messages?

(A) Body language with positive vibes

(B) Attitude of the listener

(C) Values of the decoder

(D) Status clash

(E) Knowledge stimuli

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  1. (A), (B), (C) only
  2. (B), (C), (D) only
  3. (C), (D), (E) only
  4. (A), (D), (E) only

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Option 2 : (B), (C), (D) only
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UGC NET Paper 1: Held on 21st August 2024 Shift 1
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The correct answer is (B), (C), (D) only.

Communication in simple terms is transfer of message. 

Key Points

  • A communication barrier prevents someone from receiving the message.  
  • There are different types that can affect communication 
  • Physiological barriers constrain the human body and human mind. 
  • Some common forms of psychological barriers are: 
    • False assumptions
    • Anger 
    • Attitudes and Values
    • Negative Self-mage
    • Fear and Defensiveness
    • Filed of Experience 
    • Stereotyping. 

Thus, Attitude of the listener, Values of the decoder, Status clash. 

Additional Information

  • Other types of barriers are Linguistics barrier, Mechanical Barrier, Organizational barrier, Physical barrier. 

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