A barrier in communication that can occur when words, actions, and responses in relation to communication do not match the appropriateness or context of the situation is called a (an) ___________.

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An incongruent response is when there is a mismatch between what is being said or done and the context or appropriateness of the situation. This can be a barrier to effective communication as it can cause confusion or misunderstanding. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this communication barrier.

A Barrier in Communication That Can Occur When Words, Actions