The first step in the communication process is ________.

A) choosing a channel
B) encoding the message
C) decoding the message
D) eliminating noise

Communication Process

The steps and channels through which information and messages are sent from a sender to a receiver, including encoding, medium selection, decoding, and feedback.

Choosing A Channel

The process of selecting the most effective means of conveying a message, whether it be verbal, non-verbal, digital, or print media.

Encoding

The process of organizing ideas into a series of symbols, such as words and gestures, designed to communicate with a receiver.