Imagine you use the word "jock" when talking to an athlete and the athlete has a different meaning of the word than you do. This is an example of
A) internal noise
B) external noise
C) selective perception
D) semantic noise

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This is an example of semantic noise, which occurs when individuals have different meanings for the same word or symbol. In this case, the athlete may interpret "jock" to have a negative connotation, while the speaker may simply be using it as a term for an athlete.

Imagine You Use the Word "Jock" When Talking to an Athlete