Which of the following could be a barrier to effective listening? A. Inadequate background B. Biased against the speaker C. Fear of being influenced D. All of the above Any distortion factor that blocks, disrupts, or distorts the message sent to the receiver, interfering with the communication process is known as a A. Hurdle B. Noise C. Clatter D. Deviant Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is not true? A. It is as Important as verbal communication B. Its messages will never contradict the verbal message C. Its messages are often sent subconsciously D. Its messages can hold more of the true meaning than verbal messages Although Sue heard Mark's statements regarding his recent disappointment at work, her mind was elsewhere as she was watching the hostess to see if their table was ready and failed to realize how terribly upset Mark was over his situation. Sue's ineffective listening was most likely due to: A. Boredom B. Partial listening and distractions C. Bias and judgment D. Rehearsing Electronic communication A. Is useful when quicker "notice" time is needed B. Increases the amount of face-to-face interaction C. Is effective only when team members are in the same location D. Should be the primary medium when the message sent is negative