With one-way communication, messages tend to become more simplified and distorted because of _____, where the receivers interpret much of the message in terms of their own unique personalities and reference frames.

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Assimilation occurs when receivers interpret messages based on their own perspectives, experiences, and expectations, leading to a simplification and distortion of the original message as it gets filtered through their personal lens.

With One-Way Communication, Messages Tend to Become More Simplified and Distorted