Communication breakdown can occur when problems arise with any of the elements involved in the communication process, such as the sender, receiver, message, channel, or feedback. Barriers to communication prevent the intended message of the sender from being understood exactly by the receiver. There are barriers present that can interfere with effective communication.

1. Barriers
to
Communication

2.  Communication breakdown may
occur when problems in any of the
elements involved arise. They
become barriers to communication.

3. Communication breakdown results
when the intended message of the
sender is not understood exactly by
the receiver.
Barriers to communication are
present.