What term describes the process participants use to exchange information, needs, and desires?

• A. Speech
• B. Language
• C. Communication
• D. Form

Answer: (C)

Communication is the process people use to exchange information, needs, and desires through spoken, written, gestural, and other cues, including sending messages, interpreting them, and giving feedback within a context. Speech is the actual production of sounds, while language is the system of symbols and rules used to convey meaning, and Form refers to the internal structure of language (like phonology, morphology, and syntax). So the term that best describes the ongoing exchange between people is communication, since it encompasses both sending and receiving messages and the interactive nature of the process.