Which of the following statements is a difference between interpersonal communication and mass communication?
A)Noise level is high in interpersonal communication, whereas it is low in mass communication.
B)Reception level is high in interpersonal communication, whereas it is low in mass communication.
C)In interpersonal communication, senders receive indirect feedback, whereas in mass communication, senders receive direct feedback.
D)In interpersonal communication, a company does not know the people with whom it is trying to communicate, whereas in mass communication, a company knows the people personally.

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Reception level refers to the extent to which the receiver can respond to the message. In interpersonal communication, the receiver can immediately respond and clarify any misunderstandings, whereas in mass communication, the receiver has limited ability to respond beyond providing feedback through surveys or social media. Therefore, reception level is high in interpersonal communication and low in mass communication. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect.

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