Barrier
- It is also called noise.
- It is anything that disrupts and stops the listener from fully comprehending the message.
Types
- Physical/Environmental: coughing, whispering/talking, temperature of a room
- Physiological: headache or hunger
- Psychological/Attitudinal: attitudes, emotions, stereotypes
- Social: the person you are communicating with is not your friend or someone you respect.
- Educational: lack of knowledge
- Cultural: difference in political background, cultural differences, religious beliefs, etc.