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What characterizes a theory according to the content provided?
What characterizes a theory according to the content provided?
- A single speculative idea.
- A universally accepted concept.
- An obvious solution to a problem.
- A set of informed hunches. (correct)
Why is developing a theory considered risky?
Why is developing a theory considered risky?
- Theories are easily proven correct.
- Theories do not require evidence.
- Theories often challenge accepted wisdom. (correct)
- Theories always rely on established facts.
What is an essential quality of good theories?
What is an essential quality of good theories?
- They are based solely on personal beliefs.
- They possess a single observation.
- They avoid defining key terms.
- They define their key terms clearly. (correct)
What is necessary before developing a theory, as suggested in the content?
What is necessary before developing a theory, as suggested in the content?
Why is the term 'set of hunches' important in theory construction?
Why is the term 'set of hunches' important in theory construction?
What can be inferred about the canine theorist's belief regarding opposable thumbs?
What can be inferred about the canine theorist's belief regarding opposable thumbs?
What does the content suggest about isolated convictions?
What does the content suggest about isolated convictions?
What does the idea of floating a theory imply?
What does the idea of floating a theory imply?
What was the main belief of the marketing department regarding the Clydesdale ad's effectiveness?
What was the main belief of the marketing department regarding the Clydesdale ad's effectiveness?
How did viewers reportedly feel about the Clydesdale ad during the Super Bowl?
How did viewers reportedly feel about the Clydesdale ad during the Super Bowl?
What approach do social scientists take to analyze the effectiveness of advertisements like the Clydesdale ad?
What approach do social scientists take to analyze the effectiveness of advertisements like the Clydesdale ad?
According to Tony Schwartz's resonance principle, what leads to persuasion in advertisements?
According to Tony Schwartz's resonance principle, what leads to persuasion in advertisements?
What type of approach did Ken Wheaton describe the Clydesdale ad as embodying?
What type of approach did Ken Wheaton describe the Clydesdale ad as embodying?
What does the objective approach to advertising analysis seek to uncover?
What does the objective approach to advertising analysis seek to uncover?
What assumption underlies the objective approach to understanding truth?
What assumption underlies the objective approach to understanding truth?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of social scientists analyzing advertisements?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of social scientists analyzing advertisements?
What does the metaphor of theories as nets emphasize in communication theory?
What does the metaphor of theories as nets emphasize in communication theory?
How can the metaphor of theories as lenses influence communication analysis?
How can the metaphor of theories as lenses influence communication analysis?
What is a potential drawback of relying too heavily on metaphors for communication theories?
What is a potential drawback of relying too heavily on metaphors for communication theories?
What does the quest for finer-meshed nets in communication theory suggest?
What does the quest for finer-meshed nets in communication theory suggest?
What does the idea that theories shape our perception imply for theorists?
What does the idea that theories shape our perception imply for theorists?
According to the metaphor of theories as nets, what can be inferred about the nature of communication?
According to the metaphor of theories as nets, what can be inferred about the nature of communication?
When considering theories as lenses, what aspect of communication might be overlooked?
When considering theories as lenses, what aspect of communication might be overlooked?
What is a potential consequence of viewing theories as tightly woven nets?
What is a potential consequence of viewing theories as tightly woven nets?
What is Glenn's primary goal as a behavioral scientist?
What is Glenn's primary goal as a behavioral scientist?
How does Marty's approach differ from Glenn's?
How does Marty's approach differ from Glenn's?
What is the essence of Glenn's hypothesis testing process?
What is the essence of Glenn's hypothesis testing process?
In the analogy of fashion design, what does Glenn's 'one size fits all' approach represent?
In the analogy of fashion design, what does Glenn's 'one size fits all' approach represent?
What does Marty emphasize in his scholarship?
What does Marty emphasize in his scholarship?
What is Glenn's initial step when forming a hypothesis?
What is Glenn's initial step when forming a hypothesis?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of theory in Marty's work?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of theory in Marty's work?
What can Glenn never absolutely achieve through his testing?
What can Glenn never absolutely achieve through his testing?
What is one main reason for the tension between objective and interpretive communication scholars?
What is one main reason for the tension between objective and interpretive communication scholars?
How can the partisan bickering in politics be compared to conflicts in communication scholarship?
How can the partisan bickering in politics be compared to conflicts in communication scholarship?
What mistake might first-time readers of communication theory make?
What mistake might first-time readers of communication theory make?
What can hinder friendly attitudes between empiricists and interpreters?
What can hinder friendly attitudes between empiricists and interpreters?
What aspect of communication theory is highlighted as a source of misunderstanding between different scholars?
What aspect of communication theory is highlighted as a source of misunderstanding between different scholars?
What is a significant challenge faced by Democrats and Republicans despite accessing the same data?
What is a significant challenge faced by Democrats and Republicans despite accessing the same data?
Which of the following does NOT characterize the difference between objective and interpretive communication scholars?
Which of the following does NOT characterize the difference between objective and interpretive communication scholars?
Why might some theories presented in communication studies be rejected by individuals trained in the scientific method?
Why might some theories presented in communication studies be rejected by individuals trained in the scientific method?
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Study Notes
Theory and Hunches
- A theory is a set of informed hunches about how things work.
- To be a theory, an idea needs to go beyond a single hunch.
- Theories should define key terms and have a scope.
Theories as Nets
- Theories are like nets cast to catch the world.
- This metaphor highlights the work of theorists, who are constantly seeking to refine their theories.
- There can be grand theories, like a large net catching everything, or smaller, more specific theories that focus on certain aspects of communication.
Theories as Lenses
- Theories are like lenses in that they shape our perception of communication by focusing on specific features while obscuring others.
- The lens metaphor highlights that different theories can lead to different interpretations of the same communication event.
Objective Approach
- The assumption that there's one true reality and we can access it through unbiased observations.
- Objective researchers are committed to uncovering cause-and-effect relationships.
Glenn's Objective Approach to the Clydesdale Ad
- Tony Schwartz’s resonance principle of communication is a promising theoretical idea.
- This principle explains that successful persuasive messages trigger memories that resonate with viewers' emotions.
- This approach aims to explain and predict human behavior.
Interpretive Approach
- Interpretive scholars explore the web of meaning that constitutes human existence.
- They view communication as a process of creating meaning.
- They focus on how individuals interpret and create meaning in communication.
Marty's Interpretive Approach to the Clydesdale Ad
- He analyzes the specific communication text within its context.
- This approach focuses on making sense of unique communication events and understanding the specific meaning created in a particular context.
Weighing the Words
- The objective and interpretive approaches to theory often struggle to understand and value each other's work.
- This tension is similar to the divide between Democrats and Republicans in politics, where different philosophies can lead to different interpretations of the same data.
- The tension arises from differences in how each approach defines knowledge, human nature, values, goals of theory building, and research methods.
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