After her friend texted her and said, "We need to talk," Erin began analyzing and interpreting what the message meant. This process is known as __________.
A) encoding
B) internalizing
C) decoding
D) listening

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Decoding is the process of interpreting and understanding a message. In this scenario, Erin is decoding her friend's text message and attempting to understand what it means. Encoding refers to the process of putting a message into a form that can be sent or communicated, internalizing refers to the process of making something a part of one's own internal beliefs or attitudes, and listening refers to the act of receiving and comprehending a message.

After Her Friend Texted Her and Said, "We Need to Talk