Melissa went to the lecture on neuroscience, but it was so full of jargon she got nothing out of it. This lecture was filled with ______.
A) physical noise
B) semantic noise
C) physiological noise
D) psychological noise

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Semantic noise refers to confusion in communication due to misunderstandings or the use of jargon that the listener is not familiar with. In this case, the use of specialized neuroscience terms that Melissa did not understand created a barrier to effective communication, making B the correct choice.

Melissa Went to the Lecture on Neuroscience, but It Was