Arrange the following levels of communication in the sequential order of complexity beginning with the most personal. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1.Intergroup

2.Interpersonal

3.Intragroup

4.Intrapersonal

5.Institutional

A2, 4, 1, 3, 5

B2, 1, 4, 3, 5

C4, 2, 5, 3, 1

D4, 2, 3, 1, 5 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 4, 2, 3, 1, 5

Explanation

From most personal outward the levels run intrapersonal, interpersonal, intragroup, intergroup then institutional.

Statement 4 intrapersonal comes first, being communication within the self through thought and inner speech.

Statement 2 interpersonal follows, as face-to-face exchange between two people.

Statement 3 intragroup comes next, covering interaction among members inside a single group.

Statement 1 intergroup follows, involving exchange between distinct groups.

Statement 5 institutional is last and most complex, operating through formal organisational structures.

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