Communication when it is impeded and does not reach the receiver is often known as:

Communication is a process where information, ideas, or messages are transmitted from a source to a receiver through a medium. Key Points

• Communication that is impeded and does not reach the receiver is often known as a barrier because barriers create obstacles that disrupt the smooth flow of messages.
• Barriers in communication can be physical (e.g., noise, distance), psychological (e.g., stress, bias), semantic (e.g., language differences, jargon), or organizational (e.g., hierarchical restrictions, bureaucracy).
• When these barriers exist, the receiver may not receive the message at all or receive it in a distorted form, leading to breakdowns in communication.
• Identifying and removing these barriers is crucial for ensuring effective communication in personal, professional, and social contexts.

Hint

• Ineffective communication refers to communication that fails to achieve its purpose, but it does not specifically mean that the message was completely blocked.
• Misinterpreted communication occurs when the message is received but understood incorrectly, which is different from the message not reaching the receiver.
• Effective communication is the opposite of impeded communication, where the message is successfully delivered and understood.

Hence, the correct answer is barriers.