Communication can be defined as the process by which information is:
A) shared.
B) exchanged and understood by two or more people, usually with the intent to motivate or influence behaviour.
C) received.
D) transmitted to others.
E) stored.

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While all of the options are related to communication, only option B captures the full scope of what communication involves. Communication not only involves sharing or transmitting information, but also ensuring that the information is exchanged and understood by multiple people, with the intent to motivate or influence behavior. Option A (shared) only captures part of this process, option C (received) only captures the end result, and options D (transmitted) and E (stored) only capture one aspect of the process.

Communication Can Be Defined as the Process by Which Information