Harriet is trying to conduct research on the Internet, but she keeps getting interrupted by pop-up ads. Her infant daughter is crying and it's too hot in her apartment, too. In the basic communications model, all of these stimuli in Harriet's environment that disrupt the communication process are known as _____.
A) distracters
B) noise
C) interference
D) mediators
E) moderators

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In the basic communications model, all external factors that affect the quality or accuracy of the communication are considered noise. Pop-up ads, a crying baby, and a hot apartment are all examples of noise that can disrupt communication. Options A, C, D, and E are not accurate in this context.

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