Professional Communication CBE Practice Test

In communication, the reaction the receiver gives to a message is feedback. Feedback shows how the message was interpreted and whether the receiver understood it, agreed, or needs more information. It can be verbal or nonverbal, explicit or implicit—like a question, a comment, a nod, or a correction. This reaction closes the communication loop and helps the sender adjust the message or approach for clarity and effectiveness. The other terms describe different parts of the process: ethics refers to moral guidelines, the message is the content sent, and the receiver is the person who gets it.