Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List-I (Barrier to communication) | List-II (Example) | |
|---|---|---|
| A. | Semantic | |
| B. | Cognitive | |
| C. | Organisational | |
| D. | Affective | |
| 1. | Lack of feedback | |
| 2. | Misunderstanding the meaning of a word | |
| 3. | Fear of social stigma | |
| 4. | Information overload |
| List-I (Barrier to communication) | List-II (Example) |
|---|---|
| A. Semantic | 1. Lack of feedback |
| B. Cognitive | 2. Misunderstanding the meaning of a word |
| C. Organisational | 3. Fear of social stigma |
| D. Affective | 4. Information overload |
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Answer & explanation
Answer: (d) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Semantic barriers concern the meaning of words; cognitive barriers concern the mind's capacity to process, as in information overload; organisational barriers arise from structure and systems, such as missing feedback; affective barriers come from emotions such as fear of social stigma.
- Semantic (meaning of words) → misunderstanding the meaning of a word (2).
- Cognitive (processing capacity) → information overload (4).
- Organisational (systems and channels) → lack of feedback (1).
- Affective (emotions) → fear of social stigma (3).
- Code: A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3.
Remember · Barriers by root: semantic = words, cognitive = mental processing, organisational = structure/system, affective = feelings.
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