Which of the following is an example of a direct,as opposed to underlying,barrier in interpersonal communication?
A) lying and distortion
B) individual differences in personality
C) perceptual errors
D) the fundamental attribution error

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Lying and distortion are direct barriers because they involve intentionally withholding or manipulating information in communication between individuals. The other options (individual differences in personality, perceptual errors, and the fundamental attribution error) are all underlying barriers that can affect how accurately and effectively people communicate, but they are not direct barriers in themselves.

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