What term refers to factors that stop effective communication?

• A. Communication Barriers
• B. Formal Communication
• C. Informal Communication
• D. Written Communication

Answer: (A)

Communication barriers are the factors that stop effective communication. They act as obstacles that prevent the message from being understood as intended. Barriers can be physical, like lots of noise in a factory; linguistic, such as using jargon or different languages; cultural or psychological, including assumptions and biases; or related to the communication method itself, like information overload or poor feedback loops. Because these blockers directly affect how well a message is received, interpreted, and acted on, the term that fits best is communication barriers.

The other terms describe how or through what channel information is sent rather than what gets in the way. Formal and informal communication refer to the style or setting of messages, while written communication identifies a medium. They don’t capture the obstacles that hinder understanding.