In the circular transactional model of communication, a. questions ar

QUESTION

In the circular transactional model of communication,

a. questions are framed in order to recognize the context of the message.
b. people take only complementary roles in the communication.
c. the context of the communication is unimportant.
d. the purpose of communication is to influence the receiver.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
A circular model expands linear models to include the context of the communication, feedback loops, and validation. With this model, the sender and receiver construct a mental picture of the other, which influences the message and includes perceptions of the other person’s attitude and potential reaction to the message.