Which of the following is an example of a direct,as opposed to underlying,barrier in interpersonal communication?

A) lying and distortion
B) individual differences in personality
C) perceptual errors
D) the fundamental attribution error

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute others' actions to their character or personality while underestimating situational factors.

Perceptual Errors

Mistakes in judgment or interpretation caused by inaccuracies in the perception of sensory information or cognitive biases.

Distortion

The alteration or misrepresentation of information during communication, leading to misunderstandings or errors in perception.