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What is the primary difference between quantitative and qualitative research in terms of the unit of analysis?
What is the primary difference between quantitative and qualitative research in terms of the unit of analysis?
What distinguishes a deductive approach from an inductive approach in research?
What distinguishes a deductive approach from an inductive approach in research?
In symbolic interactionism, what term refers to shared assumptions that can hinder effective communication?
In symbolic interactionism, what term refers to shared assumptions that can hinder effective communication?
Which model of communication is the focus of this semester's studies?
Which model of communication is the focus of this semester's studies?
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How do objective scientists typically assess the validity of a theory?
How do objective scientists typically assess the validity of a theory?
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What are the five stages of penetration according to social penetration theory?
What are the five stages of penetration according to social penetration theory?
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What do self-disclosure and reciprocity contribute to the development of close relationships?
What do self-disclosure and reciprocity contribute to the development of close relationships?
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What concept describes the idea that in mediated communication, certain cues can be filtered out?
What concept describes the idea that in mediated communication, certain cues can be filtered out?
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According to communication privacy management theory, what leads to boundary turbulence?
According to communication privacy management theory, what leads to boundary turbulence?
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How is media multiplexity related to modality weaving?
How is media multiplexity related to modality weaving?
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Study Notes
Exam Overview
- Exam consists of multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions.
- Total value of the exam is 50 points.
- Focus primarily on content covered during lectures, with all book material potentially included.
- Key vocabulary will be critical for review and understanding application of concepts.
- End-of-chapter discussion questions and reading guides are useful for comprehension.
- In-class review session on September 25th; exam date scheduled for September 27th.
Communication Theory and Ways of Knowing
- Communication is a process that can be seen in three parts: beginning, middle, and end.
- The definition of communication is not universally accepted; varies across disciplines.
- Objective scholars view "truth" as something measurable, while interpretive scholars see it as subjective and shaped by individual experiences.
- A theory is a systematic explanation of an event, evaluated differently by objective (based on empirical data) and interpretive (based on understanding meaning) scholars.
Research Methodologies
- Quantitative research employs a unit of analysis focused on numerical data; qualitative focuses on text and context.
- Deductive research tests existing theories; inductive develops theories from observed data.
- Steps in quantitative research include defining variables (independent vs. dependent) and formulating hypotheses (directional vs. non-directional).
- Reliability refers to consistency in results; validity means the accuracy of measuring what is intended.
- Qualitative interpretation emphasizes understanding meaning through context and subjectivity.
- Strategies include experiments, surveys (quantitative), interviews, and ethnography (qualitative).
- Credibility in qualitative research is achieved through triangulation and participant validation.
Interpersonal Messages: Symbolic Interactionism & Family Communication
- Focus is on the charades model for understanding communication due to its emphasis on interaction and interpretation.
- Effective communication is significant, involving clear conveyance of messages and understanding.
- Symbolic interaction posits that meaning is created through social interactions and is influenced by societal contexts.
- Default assumptions can lead to miscommunication if unexamined or incorrect; they shape perceptions and interactions.
- Self and society are interconnected; individual identity is formed through social relationships.
- Family communication patterns theory outlines four family types based on orientations: conversation, conformity, protective, and pluralistic.
- Different family types result in varying communication outcomes (e.g., privacy invasion, conflict styles).
Relationship Development: Social Penetration Theory & Social Information Processing Theory
- Close relationships develop through self-disclosure and reciprocity, increasing intimacy over time.
- Five stages of social penetration include orientation, exploratory affective, affective, stable, and depenetration.
- Breadth refers to the range of topics discussed; depth refers to the intimacy of those topics.
- Relational satisfaction and stability positively influence relationship outcomes, encouraging deeper penetration.
- Cues-filtered-out concept suggests nonverbal cues are lost in mediated communications; SIP posits individuals can adapt by using other forms of communication to build relationships.
- Hyperpersonal relationships may form through mediated interactions, characterized by intensified feelings.
- Warranting value refers to the perceived validity of online information; increasing it enhances relationship trust.
Relationship Maintenance: Privacy Management Theory & Media Multiplexity Theory
- Disclosure of private information encompasses sharing confidential details, while self-disclosure is revealing personal information in social contexts.
- Communication Privacy Management Theory (CPM) describes five constants in privacy rule-making: privacy ownership, control, boundaries, turbulence, and co-ownership.
- Co-owning information implies shared responsibility in managing disclosures.
- Distinction between deliberate confiding (intentional) and reluctant confiding (unintentional).
- Boundary turbulence occurs when private information is mishandled or breached.
- Ties in relationships vary in strength: weak ties (acquaintances), strong ties (close friends), and bridging ties (connections between different networks).
- Media multiplexity refers to the use of multiple communication platforms, allowing for versatility in relationship maintenance.
- Comparing theories shows that social information processing and the hyperpersonal model align with media multiplexity, enhancing understanding of digital relationships.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts of communication theory and different ways of knowing. It includes multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions focusing on the material discussed in lectures and the textbook. Prepare by reviewing key vocabulary, discussion questions, and reading guides to enhance your comprehension.
