When a receiver decodes a message, he or she is
A) hearing but not listening to the message.
B) listening to the message.
C) sending feedback.
D) eliminating noise.

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When a receiver decodes a message, it means that they are actively processing and interpreting the message that they have received. This requires the act of listening, as well as comprehension and understanding, which is necessary for effective communication. The other options do not accurately describe the process of message decoding.

When a Receiver Decodes a Message, He or She Is