In the communication process model, 'decoding the message' occurs immediately:
A)before the sender forms the message.
B)after the receiver receives the message.
C)after the sender forms feedback regarding the original message.
D)after the receiver transmits the message.
E)never; decoding is not part of the communication process model.

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Decoding the message occurs after the receiver receives the message. This is when the receiver interprets the message and assigns meaning to it based on their own personal experiences and context.

In the Communication Process Model, 'Decoding the Message' Occurs Immediately