Final answer:
Transparent communication is the type of communication that is completely open, true, and non-deceptive, defined as option A) Transparent communication.
Step-by-step explanation:
Transparent communication is communication that includes all relevant information, is true in every sense, and is not deceptive in any way. The option that best fits this description is A) Transparent communication. Covert communication is secretive and often deceptive, manipulative communication is designed to influence or control others to the advantage of the communicator, and subliminal communication is below the threshold of consciousness, designed to pass unnoticed. Transparent communication, however, is characterized by openness, clarity, and integrity.