Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

Metacommunication is primarily concerned with the context within which to interpret the content of the message. This means that it focuses on the nonverbal cues, tone, and body language used in communication to help understand the meaning behind the words. Option B is incorrect because it only focuses on the verbal component of communication. Option C is also incorrect because it overly simplifies communication by reducing it to just the specific words used. Option D is not directly related to the concept of metacommunication as it only refers to the technology used, rather than the content and context of the message.