Which of the following are parameters of an effective communication?

(A) Freedom to see and hear. What is here?

(B) Freedom to say. What one thinks and feels?

(C) Freedom to decide. What should be, was, are, will be?

(D) Freedom to feel. What one feels?

(E) Freedom of always waiting for permission.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, and opinions in such a way that the message with clarity and purpose is comprehended by the receiver. 

Key Points

• Virginia Satir a significant pioneer in family therapy was one of the most influential figures in the field of effective communication.
• Satir saw a lack of open and consistent communication between and among persons as a key to improving knowledge, compassion, and connection in families and society.
• She advocated for more open and consistent communication between and within individuals.
• She gave the idea of five freedoms for effective communication. They are: 
  • ​The Freedom to see and hear what is here 
  • The Freedom to say what one thinks and feels
  • The Freedom to feel What one feels
  • The Freedom to ask for what you want
  • The Freedom  to take risks on your own behalf

​​Thus, the parameters of effective communication are Freedom to see and hear. What is here, Freedom to say. What does one thinks and feels, Freedom to feel What one feels?