Question 1

Of all the theories presented in this text, which is your favorite, or the most important to you? Which is your least favorite or least relevant to your life?

Accepted Answer

My favorite theory presented in this text is the theory of cognitive dissonance. I find it fascinating how our minds strive to maintain consistency and how we experience discomfort when faced with conflicting beliefs or behaviors. It's a concept that I can relate to and see play out in my own life and the lives of those around me.

On the other hand, the least relevant theory to my life would be the theory of relativity. While it is a groundbreaking and important scientific theory, it doesn't have much direct impact on my day-to-day experiences or decision-making processes. It's interesting to learn about, but not something that I find personally applicable.

Question 2

Ting-Toomey's face-negotiation theory suggests that people born into collectivistic cultures usually have an I-identity and are mainly concerned with saving face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Aristotle defined ethos as a combination of the speaker's perceived intelligence or competence, character or trustworthiness, and goodwill toward the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Choose two theories from the text and discuss how well they meet the criteria for effective theory established in Chapter 3.

Accepted Answer

Two theories from the text that meet the

Question 5

Which thread or principle do you find more compelling or interesting?

Accepted Answer

I find the principle of "empathy" to be

Question 6

Face-negotiation theory addresses self-image concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hall's cultural studies is based on a broad Marxist interpretation of history that claims money is power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What was Griffin's "cause for pause" regarding credibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication theory should deal with the "how" and not the "who." 
B)  Credibility is transitory and subject to interpretation. 
C)  It doesn't really address the process of communication, only the evaluation of its source. 
D)  By focusing on the source of a message, we may lose sight of the intrinsic value of what's being said. 
A)  Communication theory should deal with the "how" and not the "who." 
B)  Credibility is transitory and subject to interpretation. 
C)  It doesn't really address the process of communication, only the evaluation of its source. 
D)  By focusing on the source of a message, we may lose sight of the intrinsic value of what's being said.

Question 9

Are there particular placements of theories along the threads that you believe are inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

As an AI, I don't have personal beliefs

Question 10

Elaboration likelihood model (ELM) is optimistic that credibility facilitates long-term persuasive effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Based on your reading of this chapter, how would you respond to a chemistry student who asks you about the current state of communication theory? Would your answer change if the student who asks you the same question were an English major?

Accepted Answer

As of the current state of communication

Question 12

According to Griffin, ________ is defined as the needs and desires that drive or draw people to think, feel, and act as they do.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Griffin, ________ is defined as...

Question 13

Carolyn Sherif's social judgment theory predicts that those who want to influence others should try to figure out their latitudes of acceptance, rejection, and non-commitment on a particular issue. Which of the following threads is most likely illustrated by the theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  credibility 
B)  motivation 
C)  audience adaptation 
D)  social construction 
A)  credibility 
B)  motivation 
C)  audience adaptation 
D)  social construction

Question 14

Deetz' critical theory of communication in organizations describes managerial efforts to suppress conflict by addressing legitimate disagreements through open discussion rather than through discursive closure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ is defined as a mental picture of who people see themselves to be, which is greatly influenced by the way others respond to them.

Accepted Answer

Self-image

Question 16

Which of the following theories warns that when co-owners of private information do not effectively negotiate and follow mutually held privacy rules, boundary turbulence is the likely result?

Accepted Answer

A)  coordinated management of meaning 
B)  cultivation theory 
C)  media ecology 
D)  communication privacy management 
A)  coordinated management of meaning 
B)  cultivation theory 
C)  media ecology 
D)  communication privacy management

Question 17

One of the persistent themes in the theories examined in A First Look is that people communicate more effectively when they become highly aware of the specific communicative processes they are involved in. Many of the theoretical perspectives in this book seek to replace natural and habitual modes of speaking and listening with rational, more analytical approaches that can make us better able to negotiate the challenges of communication. What theories do you believe should be included on such a list? As a group, what seem to be their principal characteristics, as well as their strengths and weaknesses?

Accepted Answer

One theory that should be included on su

Question 18

Which of the following theories illustrates the common thread of "dialogue"?

Accepted Answer

A)  standpoint theory 
B)  uncertainty reduction theory 
C)  muted group theory 
D)  symbolic convergence theory 
A)  standpoint theory 
B)  uncertainty reduction theory 
C)  muted group theory 
D)  symbolic convergence theory

Question 19

Ting-Toomey points out that a free and open discussion of conflict:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a pancultural desire. 
B)  needs and interests within a collectivistic society is counterproductive. 
C)  relies on minimal power restraints. 
D)  stands in sharp contrast to an ethic of peacekeeping. 
A)  is a pancultural desire. 
B)  needs and interests within a collectivistic society is counterproductive. 
C)  relies on minimal power restraints. 
D)  stands in sharp contrast to an ethic of peacekeeping.

Question 20

Are any of the theories presented in this book truly value free? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The question of whether any of the theor

Exam 37: Common Threads in Comm Theories

Of all the theories presented in this text, which is your favorite, or the most important to you? Which is your least favorite or least relevant to your life?

Ting-Toomey's face-negotiation theory suggests that people born into collectivistic cultures usually have an I-identity and are mainly concerned with saving face.

Aristotle defined ethos as a combination of the speaker's perceived intelligence or competence, character or trustworthiness, and goodwill toward the audience.

Choose two theories from the text and discuss how well they meet the criteria for effective theory established in Chapter 3.

Which thread or principle do you find more compelling or interesting?

Face-negotiation theory addresses self-image concerns.

Hall's cultural studies is based on a broad Marxist interpretation of history that claims money is power.

What was Griffin's "cause for pause" regarding credibility?

Are there particular placements of theories along the threads that you believe are inaccurate?

Elaboration likelihood model (ELM) is optimistic that credibility facilitates long-term persuasive effects.

Based on your reading of this chapter, how would you respond to a chemistry student who asks you about the current state of communication theory? Would your answer change if the student who asks you the same question were an English major?

According to Griffin, ________ is defined as the needs and desires that drive or draw people to think, feel, and act as they do.

Carolyn Sherif's social judgment theory predicts that those who want to influence others should try to figure out their latitudes of acceptance, rejection, and non-commitment on a particular issue. Which of the following threads is most likely illustrated by the theory?

Deetz' critical theory of communication in organizations describes managerial efforts to suppress conflict by addressing legitimate disagreements through open discussion rather than through discursive closure.

________ is defined as a mental picture of who people see themselves to be, which is greatly influenced by the way others respond to them.

Which of the following theories warns that when co-owners of private information do not effectively negotiate and follow mutually held privacy rules, boundary turbulence is the likely result?

Which of the following theories illustrates the common thread of "dialogue"?

Ting-Toomey points out that a free and open discussion of conflict:

Are any of the theories presented in this book truly value free? Why or why not?

Launching Your Study of Communication Theory

Talk About Theory

Weighing the Words

Mapping the Territory Seven Traditions in the Field of Communication Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Coordinated Management of Meaning Cmm

Expectancy Violations Theory

Social Penetration Theory

Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Social Information Processing Theory

Relational Dialectics Theory

Communication Privacy Management Theory

Media Multiplexity Theory

Social Judgment Theory

Elaboration Likelihood Model

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making

Symbolic Convergence Theory

Cultural Approach to Organizations

Communicative Constitution of Organizations

Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations

The Rhetoric

Dramatism

Narrative Paradigm

Media Ecology

Semiotics

Cultural Studies

Uses and Gratifications

Cultivation Theory

Agenda-Setting Theory

Genderlect Styles

Standpoint Theory

Muted Group Theory

Communication Accommodation Theory

Face-Negotiation Theory

CC-Cultural Theory

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