Asked by Molly Flynn on May 11, 2024

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Jack Stewart sells ski equipment to retailers. On a recent sales call, a large fly kept buzzing around the room and prevented his prospect from listening to the sales presentation. In terms of the communication process, the fly was an example of:

A) noise.
B) a caution signal.
C) negative feedback.
D) a disagreement signal.
E) an alternate communication channel.

Noise

Unwanted or irrelevant information or disturbances that can interfere with the communication process, perception, or understanding.

  • Recognize strategies to surmount obstacles in communication, such as interference and interpretation challenges.
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Gloria HigueraMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The fly is an example of "noise" in the communication process, which refers to any external interference that disrupts the transmission of a message between the sender and the receiver.