Which of the following statements is a difference between encoding and decoding?
a. Encoding is usually exposed to misinterpretation, whereas decoding is free from any misinterpretation.
b. Encoding is the conversion of ideas by words and signs, whereas decoding is the interpretation of language and symbols.
c. Encoding is done by the receivers of a message, whereas decoding is done by the senders of a message.
d. Encoding is a process of mass communication, whereas decoding is a process of interpersonal communication.
Answer: b. Encoding is the conversion of ideas by words and signs, whereas decoding is the interpretation of language and symbols.