Communication Theories Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Counter accommodation refers to direct, intentional, and even hostile ways of maximizing social distance.

True

According to Tannen, women who verbally share problems with men are looking for the gift of understanding and they do not want advice.

True

Women ask questions to:

establish a connection with others.

"Tag questions" soften the sting of potential disagreements that are likely to drive people apart.

True Signup and view all the answers

Tannen says that, more than anything else, women seek:

human connection. Signup and view all the answers

When studying the interactions between moms and kids during a free-play session, Louise Cherry Wilkinson and her colleague Michael Lewis found that mothers of boys, unlike mothers of girls, _____ .

were more likely to use directives Signup and view all the answers

Wood suggests that the standpoints of women and other marginalized groups should be less partial, less distorted, or less false than the perspectives of men who are in dominant positions because these groups:

have little reason to defend the status quo. Signup and view all the answers

Overall, listeners who interpret convergence as a speaker's desire to break down cultural barriers react quite:

favorably. Signup and view all the answers

Women listening to a story or explanation tend to:

offer head nods. Signup and view all the answers

Communication accommodation theory (CAT) scores high on relative simplicity.

False Signup and view all the answers

Giles draws from _____ to cast light on how people will interpret their conversational partners' convergent or divergent behavior.

attribution theory Signup and view all the answers

While CAT aptly predicts the tensions of intergenerational communication, the theory has limited practical utility.

False Signup and view all the answers

In her book Black Feminist Thought, Patricia Hill Collins says that black women collectively validate what they know. She states that:

"lived experience as a criterion of meaning." Signup and view all the answers

In her book Gendered Lives, Julia Wood draws upon research with children to highlight the different rules that girls and boys learn as they grow up. Identify a key rule that boys learn.

Use talk to solve problems or develop a strategy. Signup and view all the answers

Some critics dismiss the concept of strong objectivity:

as contradictory. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria for a good theory is most problematic for CAT?

testable hypotheses Signup and view all the answers

All aspects of a person's identity are intertwined, mutually constituting each other. This statement best describes the concept of _____.

intersectionality Signup and view all the answers

Julia Wood maintains that gender is:

a cultural construction. Signup and view all the answers

A communication strategy of accentuating the differences between oneself and another person is called _____.

divergence Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a research study conducted by Deborah Tannen, identify a true statement about cooperative overlap.

From a woman's perspective, it is a sign of rapport. Signup and view all the answers

Identify a true statement about face-giving.

It is the characteristic face strategy across collectivistic cultures. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of assertive assimilation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, which of the following actions best describes the shorthand descriptor "overcompensating"?

making a conscious and consistent effort to be a "superstar" Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, identify a shorthand descriptor of nonassertive accommodation.

dispelling stereotypes Signup and view all the answers

A classic example of a collectivistic culture is:

Japan. Signup and view all the answers

In response to conflict, individuals who are members of collectivistic cultures and who score high on other-face concern usually choose the _____ conflicting style.

obliging Signup and view all the answers

The conflicting style that is NOT typical of individuals from collectivistic cultures is:

False Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, identify a true statement about nonassertive assimilation.

Co-cultural members attempt to meet their own needs as best they can by unobtrusively blending into the dominant society. Signup and view all the answers

According to Mark Orbe, _____ is where "individuals are seemingly inhibited and nonconfrontational while putting the needs of others before their own."

a nonassertive approach Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, "ridiculing self" is a shorthand descriptor of nonassertive accommodation.

False Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Mark Orbe's communication approaches, an assertive approach is a style of "self-enhancing and expressive behavior that takes into account both self and others' needs."

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about co-cultural members who employ nonassertive separation, which is a communication orientation in co-cultural theory?

They avoid being with people from the dominant culture whenever they can. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of self-construal, the interdependent self values we-identity and emphasizes relational connectedness, and is therefore closely aligned with collectivism.

True Signup and view all the answers

Separatist members, co-cultural group members who desire separation as a preferred outcome of communication, are highly concerned with changing the rules of the dominant culture because they see themselves as idealists who believe in seamless coordination.

False Signup and view all the answers

According to Harry Triandis, which of the following statements is true of the Japanese?

They value collective needs and goals over individual needs and goals. Signup and view all the answers

Unlike people with a mutual-face concern, people with an other-face concern will favor an integrating strategy of apologizing, private discussion, remaining calm, problem solving, or showing respect.

False Signup and view all the answers

Self-construal refers to:

the degree to which people conceive of themselves as relatively autonomous from, or connected to, others. Signup and view all the answers

The degree to which people conceive of themselves as relatively autonomous from, or connected to, others.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Theories and Concepts

Counter Accommodation: A strategy emphasizing social distance through direct and hostile methods.
Tannen's View on Women: Women often seek understanding rather than advice when sharing problems with men.
Questioning by Women: Women use questions primarily to foster connections with others.
Tag Questions: Used to soften disagreements and maintain social harmony.
Women’s Communication Goal: Primarily aimed at achieving human connection.

Interaction Patterns

Mother-Child Play Studies: Mothers of boys tend to use more directives compared to mothers of girls during play sessions.
Wood's Standpoint Theory: Argues that marginalized groups, like women, have less vested interest in preserving the status quo, leading to more objective perspectives.

Perceptions and Reactions

Listeners' Reactions: Those who perceive convergence in speech as an attempt to bridge gaps between cultures usually respond positively.
Head Nodding in Listening: Women often show engagement through head nodding when others speak.

Theoretical Assessments

Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT): Critiqued for lacking simplicity, methodologically challenged due to reliance on self-report data, yet still useful for understanding intergenerational communication dynamics.
Attribution Theory: Giles uses this theory to explain how conversational behaviors (convergence/divergence) are interpreted.

Feminist Perspectives

Black Feminist Thought: Patricia Hill Collins emphasizes the importance of lived experiences in validating knowledge among black women.
Gender Education: Julia Wood highlights the distinct communication rules learned by boys (using talk to solve problems).

Cultural Contexts

Collectivistic Cultures: Japan exemplifies a collectivistic culture, which values community over individualism.
Conflict Styles: Members of collectivistic cultures typically choose obliging styles in conflicts, avoiding dominance.

Co-Cultural Communication Orientation

Nonassertive Accommodation: Involves strategies like dispelling stereotypes; overall goal is to fit unobtrusively into dominant cultures.
Assertive Approach: Defined as self-enhancing behavior that considers both personal and others' needs.
Nonassertive Separation: Co-cultural members who avoid interactions with the dominant culture as much as possible.

Self-Construal in Cultural Perspectives

Interdependent Self-Construal: Emphasizes relational connections, aligning closely with collectivist values.
Self-Construal Defined: Refers to how individuals see their autonomy relative to others, influencing personal and cultural interactions.

Misinterpretations

Mutual vs. Other-Face Concern: Contrary to those with mutual-face concern, individuals with an other-face concern may use integrating strategies that prioritize overall respect and problem-solving.

Summary of Key Concepts

Face as a Concept: Represents a public self-image valued in communication, can be claimed or lost, often seen as a gift in social interactions.
Research Critiques: Methodological concerns in studies related to co-cultural theory highlight reliance on self-reported data which may skew findings.

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Communication Theories Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Counter accommodation refers to direct, intentional, and even hostile ways of maximizing social distance.

According to Tannen, women who verbally share problems with men are looking for the gift of understanding and they do not want advice.

Women ask questions to:

"Tag questions" soften the sting of potential disagreements that are likely to drive people apart.

Tannen says that, more than anything else, women seek:

When studying the interactions between moms and kids during a free-play session, Louise Cherry Wilkinson and her colleague Michael Lewis found that mothers of boys, unlike mothers of girls, _____ .

Wood suggests that the standpoints of women and other marginalized groups should be less partial, less distorted, or less false than the perspectives of men who are in dominant positions because these groups:

Overall, listeners who interpret convergence as a speaker's desire to break down cultural barriers react quite:

Women listening to a story or explanation tend to:

Communication accommodation theory (CAT) scores high on relative simplicity.

Giles draws from _____ to cast light on how people will interpret their conversational partners' convergent or divergent behavior.

While CAT aptly predicts the tensions of intergenerational communication, the theory has limited practical utility.

In her book Black Feminist Thought, Patricia Hill Collins says that black women collectively validate what they know. She states that:

In her book Gendered Lives, Julia Wood draws upon research with children to highlight the different rules that girls and boys learn as they grow up. Identify a key rule that boys learn.

Some critics dismiss the concept of strong objectivity:

Which of the following criteria for a good theory is most problematic for CAT?

All aspects of a person's identity are intertwined, mutually constituting each other. This statement best describes the concept of _____.

Julia Wood maintains that gender is:

A communication strategy of accentuating the differences between oneself and another person is called _____.

In the context of a research study conducted by Deborah Tannen, identify a true statement about cooperative overlap.

Identify a true statement about face-giving.

In the context of assertive assimilation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, which of the following actions best describes the shorthand descriptor "overcompensating"?

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, identify a shorthand descriptor of nonassertive accommodation.

A classic example of a collectivistic culture is:

In response to conflict, individuals who are members of collectivistic cultures and who score high on other-face concern usually choose the _____ conflicting style.

The conflicting style that is NOT typical of individuals from collectivistic cultures is:

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, identify a true statement about nonassertive assimilation.

According to Mark Orbe, _____ is where "individuals are seemingly inhibited and nonconfrontational while putting the needs of others before their own."

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, "ridiculing self" is a shorthand descriptor of nonassertive accommodation.

In the context of Mark Orbe's communication approaches, an assertive approach is a style of "self-enhancing and expressive behavior that takes into account both self and others' needs."

Which of the following statements is true about co-cultural members who employ nonassertive separation, which is a communication orientation in co-cultural theory?

In the context of self-construal, the interdependent self values we-identity and emphasizes relational connectedness, and is therefore closely aligned with collectivism.

Separatist members, co-cultural group members who desire separation as a preferred outcome of communication, are highly concerned with changing the rules of the dominant culture because they see themselves as idealists who believe in seamless coordination.

According to Harry Triandis, which of the following statements is true of the Japanese?

Unlike people with a mutual-face concern, people with an other-face concern will favor an integrating strategy of apologizing, private discussion, remaining calm, problem solving, or showing respect.

Self-construal refers to:

The degree to which people conceive of themselves as relatively autonomous from, or connected to, others.

Study Notes

Communication Theories and Concepts

Interaction Patterns

Perceptions and Reactions

Theoretical Assessments

Feminist Perspectives

Cultural Contexts

Co-Cultural Communication Orientation

Self-Construal in Cultural Perspectives

Misinterpretations

Summary of Key Concepts

Studying That Suits You

Description

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