For a message to be communicated effectively, the sender and receiver must have a mutually shared field of experience, which means a similar _________ that is applied to the message.

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The answer is C because the key to effective communication is having a shared understanding and knowledge between the sender and receiver. This means that they must have a common frame of reference or context in which the message is being communicated. While genetic composition, national/regional/ethnic origin, talent/ability, and taste/desire can all influence a person's perspective and interpretation of a message, it is their understanding and knowledge that is most essential for effective communication.

For a Message to Be Communicated Effectively, the Sender and Receiver