List and explain four of the barriers to effective communication.

a)   Filtering refers to a sender's purposely manipulating information so it will be seen more    favorably by the receiver.
b)   Selective perception occurs when receivers process communication selectively to see and hear    based on their needs, motivations, experience, background, and other personal characteristics.
c)   When the information we have to work with exceeds our processing capacity, the result is    information overload.
d)   How the receiver feels at the time of receipt of a communication message will influence how he    or she interprets it.
e)   Words mean different things to different people. Age, education, and cultural background are    three of the most obvious variables that influence the language a person uses and the    definitions he or she gives to words.
f)   Gender differences can be a barrier to effective communication. Research shows that men tend    to use talk to emphasize status, whereas women tend to use it to create connections.
g)   Politically correct communication can complicate our vocabulary making it more difficult for    people to communicate.

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