Which of the following are barriers to the acceptance of communicated messages?

1.Body language with positive vibes

2.Attitude of the listener

3.Values of the decoder

4.Status clash

5.Knowledge stimuli

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct

C3, 4 & 5 only

D1, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 & 4 only

Explanation

Barriers to the acceptance of communicated messages are the attitude of the listener, the values of the decoder, and status clash.

Statement 2 fits because a closed or hostile listener attitude blocks acceptance.

Statement 3 fits because the decoder's own values can reject a message that conflicts with them.

Statement 4 fits because a clash of status between the parties hinders acceptance.

Body language with positive vibes helps acceptance rather than blocking it.

Knowledge stimuli aid understanding and so are not barriers to acceptance.

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