Which of the following are obstacles to the acceptance of communicated messages?
(A) Environmental stimuli

(B) Attitude

(C) New ideas

(D) Values

(E) Receiver prejudices

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Obstacles to the acceptance of communicated messages are barriers that hinder effective communications.
(B) Attitude:
· Negative attitudes or biases can prevent a receiver from accepting or understanding the message, making attitude a key internal barrier.
(D) Values:
· Values influence how a person perceives and interprets messages. Conflicting values can lead to rejection of communicated information.
(E) Receiver prejudices:
· Prejudices or preconceived notions can distort understanding and block acceptance of messages.
Information Booster:
1. Attitude impacts openness to new information or perspectives.
2. Values influence the perception and acceptance of messages based on personal beliefs.
3. Receiver prejudices distort communication as preconceived notions influence message interpretation.
4. Environmental factors (e.g., noise) are physical barriers, not barriers to acceptance.
5. New ideas challenge the status quo but are not obstacles unless met with resistance.
Additional knowledge
(A) Environmental stimuli:
· Environmental factors (like noise, distractions) can interfere with communication but are generally external obstacles, not barriers to acceptance of messages.
(C) New ideas:
· New ideas themselves are not obstacles to communication. While they may challenge existing norms, they do not inherently block message acceptance.