Which of the following factors found in the macromodel of the communications process refers to random and competing messages that may interfere with the intended communication?
A) negative feedback
B) noise
C) attenuation
D) phase lag
E) selective distortion

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Noise is the factor in the macromodel of the communications process that refers to random and competing messages that may interfere with the intended communication. Negative feedback refers to the receiver's response to the message, attenuation refers to the weakening of the signal over distance or time, phase lag refers to a delay in the communication signal, and selective distortion refers to the receiver's tendency to interpret messages in a way that aligns with their existing beliefs and attitudes.

Which of the Following Factors Found in the Macromodel of the Communications