Multiple choice

Which of these examples of communication noises results from different interpretations of the meanings of certain words?

  1. Environmental noise

  2. Syntactical noise

  3. Semantic noise

  4. Cultural noise

  5. Psychological noise

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Different interpretations of the meanings of certain words. For example, the word weed can be interpreted as an undesirable plant in a yard, or as a euphemism for marijuana.