Barriers of Effective Communication

Question 1

pertain to the factors impeding the processes of encoding, decoding,
transmitting (via the channel), and responding (in the form of feedback).

Answer 1

Barriers of effective communication

Question 2

Is barrier the same as noise?

Answer 2

Yes, the two can be used interchangeably

Question 3

Encoding and decoding barriers

Answer 3

1.Lack of sensitivity to the communicators background
2. Insufficient knowledge of the subject
3. Lack of interest
4. Lack of basic communication skills
5. Information overload
6. Emotional interference
7. Physical interference

Question 4

Transmitting barriers

Answer 4

1. Physical distractions
2. Channel barriers
3. Conflicting messages
4. Losing communication chain

Question 5

Responding barriers

Answer 5

1. No provision of feedback
2. Inadequate feedback

Question 6

Others Barrier

Answer 6

1. Prejudice, defensiveness, or premature assumptions
2. Judgments based on cultural differences or interpersonal relationships
3. Mixed messages