Question

Q.1. Read the following table which discusses the eight factors which act as barriers to
communication
Table 14: Factors affecting Perspectives in Communication
Factor
How the factor can become a barrier
Language
In case of use of incorrect words, unfamiliar language and le
of detail, language can act as a barrier to communicate what
wishes to convey. For example, language can act as a barrier
when an Indian who only knows Hindi and Chinese who has the
knowledge of Mandarin only want to interact with each other. A
Visual Perception Visual perception is the brain's ability to make sense of what
we see through our eyes. For example, completing partially
drawn pictures with visual perception whereas they say be
something else
Past Experience Letting our earlier expenence stop us from understanding or
communicating clearly. For example, "This shopiceeper cheated me
last time. Let me be careful or "I scored low marks in my Maths
exam, so I am scared to ask and answer questions in class."
Prejudice
Fixed ideas, such as thinking "No one in my class likes me" may
stop a student from communicating openly in the class
Feelings
Our Icelings and emotions, such as lack of interest or not trusting
the other person affect communication. For example "I am not
feeling well, therefore, I don't want to talk
Environplent
Noise or disturbance in the surroundings may make communication
difficult. Example, talking to a friend in a function where there is
Joud music being played by the orchestra
Personal factors Personal factors include your own feelings, habits and ways
of thinking. For example, fear, and low confidence may make
communication difficult
Culture
Signs' which have a different meaning in different cultures, such
as showing a thumb may mean 'good job done for some people
but may be insulting to others.
Now select any 1 of the 8 factors mentioned above and write in brief how it can affect or
become a barrier to good communication with :-
Family
Friends
in school
at a retail store.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Communication

Factor

How the factor can become a barrier

Language

In case of use of incorrect words, unfamiliar language and le

of detail, language can act as a barrier to communicate what

wishes to convey. For example, language can act as a barrier

when an Indian who only knows Hindi and Chinese who has the

knowledge of Mandarin only want to interact with each other. A

Visual Perception Visual perception is the brain's ability to make sense of what

we see through our eyes. For example, completing partially

drawn pictures with visual perception whereas they say be

something else

Past Experience Letting our earlier expenence stop us from understanding or

communicating clearly. For example, "This shopiceeper cheated me

last time. Let me be careful or "I scored low marks in my Maths

exam, so I am scared to ask and answer questions in class."