During class, Adam could not concentrate on the lecture because he was thinking of a movie that he watched the previous night.In this scenario, Adam is distracted from the lecture due to _____.
A)physiological noise
B)semantic noise
C)psychological noise
D)physical noise

Question

During class, Adam could not concentrate on the lecture because he was thinking of a movie that he watched the previous night.In this scenario, Adam is distracted from the lecture due to _____.
A)physiological noise 
B)semantic noise 
C)psychological noise 
D)physical noise

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Psychological noise refers to internal distractions, such as thoughts, emotions, and daydreaming, that prevent effective communication or reception of a message. In this scenario, Adam's thoughts about the movie are creating psychological noise that is interfering with his ability to concentrate on the lecture. Physical noise (D) refers to external factors, such as background noise or poor acoustics, that interfere with communication. Physiological noise (A) refers to bodily conditions that interfere with communication, such as hunger, fatigue, or illness. Semantic noise (B) refers to confusion or misunderstandings arising from different interpretations of language or symbols. None of these types of noise are applicable to Adam's situation.

During Class, Adam Could Not Concentrate on the Lecture Because