In the communication process, which term refers to the response to the sender's message?

• A. Sender
• B. Feedback
• C. Message
• D. Receiver

Answer: (B)

In communication, the response to the sender’s message is feedback. It completes the communication loop by showing how the message was received and interpreted, and it can be verbal, nonverbal, immediate, or delayed. Feedback lets the sender know whether to clarify, adjust, or confirm the message, making the exchange interactive and effective. The sender is the person who originates and transmits the message, the message is the content being conveyed, and the receiver is the person who gets the message and may provide feedback. So the response piece that closes the loop is feedback.