Identify the correct sequence of barriers to effective communication.

(A) Physical 

(B) Perceptual 

(C) Emotional 

(D) Cultural 

(E) Semantic 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 

Communication is the act of successfully conveying or exchanging ideas and feelings, whether orally, in writing, or by some other means. 

Key Points

• Effective communication is the process of exchanging words in order to ensure clarity and purpose. 
• Communication barriers are anything that prevents a message from being understood. 
• There are different types of barriers to effective communication: 
  • Physical: actors that interfere with a conversation; such as Noise 
  • Perceptual: internal biases
  • Emotional: on the account of the emotional and psychological status of the sender and receiver
  • Cultural: cultural differences between sender and receiver.
  • Semantic: different words mean different things to different people

Thus, the correct sequence of barriers to effective communication is Physical ⇒Perceptual ⇒Emotional ⇒Cultural ⇒Semantic. 

Additional Information

• According to Robbins et al, the sequence of communication functions is control, motivation, emotional expression, and information.