Psychological barriers in classrooms – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C and E are correct, whereas D and F are incorrect. Stereotypes, selective perception, emotional reactions and prejudices all operate at the psychological level to filter and distort classroom communication. Effective feedback can reduce some misunderstandings but cannot guarantee permanent removal of all perceptual barriers. It is also unrealistic to claim that psychological barriers never occur; they regularly appear in real classrooms. Hence, the correct set of true statements is A, B, C and E.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it lists exactly A, B, C and E, all of which align with standard accounts of psychological barriers. It rightly excludes D, which exaggerates the power of feedback, and F, which denies the existence of such barriers. The combination therefore presents a coherent and accurate picture of psychological interference in communication.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes F as though it were a correct statement. F wrongly claims that psychological barriers never occur, contradicting the everyday experiences of teachers and learners. Adding this false statement makes the option invalid.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it labels D as correct, even though D promises permanent elimination of all perceptual barriers, which is unrealistic. It also omits A, ignoring the significant role of stereotyping. For these reasons, B, C, D and E only cannot be accepted.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes F and omits B. F is clearly false, and leaving out B ignores the concept of selective perception as a key psychological barrier. Therefore this option does not match the correct pattern of true statements.