The "communication process" shows that:
A) sources and receivers should have a common frame of reference.
B) the receiver is usually not influenced by the nature of the message channel.
C) sources decode messages and receivers encode them.
D) all media appear to be equally effective as message channels.
E) None of these alternatives is correct.

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The communication process suggests that for effective communication to occur, sources and receivers should have a common frame of reference. This means that both parties should understand the same language, have similar backgrounds, and share cultural values. Without a common frame of reference, miscommunication or no communication at all may occur.

The "Communication Process" Shows That