Which term refers to the person receiving the message, also known as the listener?

• A. Eye contact
• B. Receiver
• C. Feedback
• D. Respect

Answer: (B)

In any message exchange, there is a sender and a receiver. The person who receives the message and listens is the receiver. This term identifies who is interpreting and potentially responding to the communication. The other options describe aspects of interaction rather than labeling the person: eye contact is a nonverbal cue used during conversation, feedback is the response that helps the sender know whether the message was understood, and respect is an attitude or quality in how you interact. For example, in a clinician–patient discussion, the patient is the receiver (the listener) of the clinician’s explanation, and the patient’s questions or confirmations are forms of feedback.