A(n) _____________ perspective on communication examines how communication behaviors work (or don't work) to accomplish our goals in personal, group, organizational, public, or technologically mediated situations.
A) interdependent
B) interdisciplinary
C) interpersonal
D) functional

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A functional perspective on communication focuses on how communication behaviors function to achieve specific goals in various contexts. It examines the effectiveness of communication behaviors, such as how well they accomplish their intended purposes and how they affect the people and situations involved. The other options are not as directly related to this perspective on communication. Interdependent focuses more on how communication behaviors affect relationships and how relationships affect communication behaviors. Interdisciplinary refers to the integration of multiple academic disciplines. Interpersonal pertains to communication between individuals.

A(n) _____________ Perspective on Communication Examines How Communication Behaviors Work