Decoding refers to a. having a sender take a set of symbols, the message, and transform them into an idea. b. having the sender transform an abstract idea into a set of symbols that can be universally understood. c. having a receiver take a set of symbols, the message, and transform them into an idea. d. receiving a message within a common field of experience and breaking down that information into small usable units to better interpret its meaning. e. receiving a message that requires integration of new information to fully understand the intended meaning.