A communication is "successful" when
A) the underlying representation constructed by the receiver matches the underlying representation of the sender.
B) the surface structure of the receiver is the same as that of the sender.
C) the thoughts of the receiver are changed.
D) underlying representation is modified by the receiver.
E) None of the above

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Successful communication occurs when the underlying representation (meaning or concept) constructed by the receiver matches the underlying representation intended by the sender. This ensures that the intended message is accurately understood.

A Communication Is "Successful" When