mismessage

Definitions

A message that conveys information that the sender does not wish to convey.

Examples

“I mean⟳, they discussed whether or not this week we were going to pass⟳ the supplemental, and to me, there are certain things that we should be very careful that we don't send⟳ a mismessage, that we should be very supportive of the Administration and NATO; and I want⟳ to be clear that there is not anyone in this room that has a stronger voting record⟳ with the President or the Administration than Corinne Brown.”

“Unless there are caring adults in such children's lives, verifying their self-worth, these children are likely to believe⟳ the tragic "mismessage" of worthlessness.”

“Consequently incongruence between the elements can result⟳ in a mismessage. For example, a verbal communication could state That's OK and fine with me whilst non verbal cues (avoiding eye contact⟳ etc.) could have⟳ an opposing effect.”

“They attempt⟳ to mask their disabilities from an unknowing teacher, peers are ready allies in the teacher deception, and oftentimes teachers' behaviors may transmit a mismessage that the student with LD is not “really” expected to “get⟳ it."”

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