Which of the following terms refers to the way in which individuals involved in more complex communications may alter their messages as they transmit them to others?

A) actual noise
B) social noise
C) social pressure
D) actual pressure

Social noise refers to the way in which individuals involved in more complex communications may alter their messages as they transmit them to others due to social pressure or other contextual factors. Actual noise (A) refers to physical disturbances that disrupt or distort the communication process, while social pressure (C) and actual pressure (D) are not directly related to message alteration in communication.