In his assertion that "Nothing is clear in and of itself but in some context for some person," communication scholar Robert L. Scott meant that __________.
A) when we talk with others, we say things in certain ways that undermine the creation of meaning
B) one person's perceptions are not more accurate than another's
C) words are static and unchanging
D) communication occurs in a linear, step-by-step fashion

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Scott's assertion is emphasizing the subjective nature of communication and perception. Different people may interpret the same message or statement differently based on their own personal context and experiences. Therefore, one person's interpretation or perception is not necessarily more accurate or valid than another's.

In His Assertion That "Nothing Is Clear in and of Itself