Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Message is used to convey the source's meaning by means of any codes.
Statement II: Meanings of messages are not in people.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Hint:

Exam Tip:
Meaning is in People: The same message can have different meanings for different people.
Codes: The system of symbols used to create a message.
Communication is a process of creating shared meaning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests the understanding of the nature of messages and meaning in communication theory. It addresses the relationship between messages, codes, and people.

Step 2: Evaluating Statement I:
Statement I says: "Message is used to convey the source's meaning by means of any codes."
This is a correct statement.

• A message is the content that the source wants to communicate.
• To convey this content, the source uses a code (language, symbols, gestures, etc.).
• The message is encoded by the source using a code and then sent through a channel.
• The receiver decodes the message to understand the meaning. Therefore, Statement I is correct.

Step 3: Evaluating Statement II:
Statement II says: "Meanings of messages are not in people."
This statement is incorrect.

• Meanings are not inherent in the message itself; they are constructed by people.
• A message is just a collection of symbols (words, images, sounds).
• The meaning is created or interpreted by the receiver based on their own experiences, culture, and context.
• Therefore, meanings are in people (the receivers) and are assigned to the message. The statement "Meanings are not in people" is false because it is the people who assign meaning to messages.
The correct concept is that meanings are in people, not in messages.
Therefore, Statement II is false.

Step 4: Final Answer:
Statement I is correct and Statement II is false. Therefore, option (C) is correct.