Arjun is working as a production manager in an organization. His subordinate Naresh discussed with him a method of production which will reduce the cost of production. But due to some domestic problem, Arjun's mind is preoccupied, and he is not in a position to understand the message. Naresh got disappointed by this.

Identify the factor which acts as a psychological communication barrier.

Lack of attention

The correct answer is option 3- Lack of attention.

If Arjun's mind is preoccupied and he's not able to fully focus on Naresh's message, then he's not giving the communication (message) the attention it needs. So, lack of attention is the psychological communication barrier.

OTHER OPTIONS

• Premature evaluation- Some times people evaluate the meaning of message before the sender completes his message. Such premature evaluation may be due to pre-conceived notions or prejudices against the communication.

• Loss by transmission- When communication passes through various levels, successive transmissions of the message results in loss of, or transmission of inaccurate information. This is more so in case of oral communication.

• Distrust- Distrust between communicator and communicate acts as a barrier. If the parties do not believe each other, they can not understand each others message in its original sense.