Stacey was at work when Ann, her sister, called to confirm their dinner plan the following weekend at their Aunt Hilda's farmhouse. Stacey said she would call Joe, her husband, and get back to her. However, when Stacey called her back, Ann could not hear most of what she said because Jennifer, Ann's daughter, was crying loudly in the background. Who represents the noise in the communication process depicted in this scenario?
A) Hilda
B) Joe
C) Jennifer
D) Ann
E) Stacey

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Noise represents communication barriers that distort the clarity of the message, such as perceptual problems, information overload, semantic difficulties, or cultural differences. Jennifer's crying is the noise in this scenario.

Stacey Was at Work When Ann, Her Sister, Called to Confirm