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What does Social Penetration Theory predict?
What does Social Penetration Theory predict?
What is the Uncertainty Reduction Theory?
What is the Uncertainty Reduction Theory?
A theory suggesting that people are motivated to reduce their uncertainty about others.
What does Predicted Outcome Value Theory state?
What does Predicted Outcome Value Theory state?
A theory predicting that we form relationships when we think the effort will be worth it.
What is Social Exchange Theory?
What is Social Exchange Theory?
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What does Equity Theory predict?
What does Equity Theory predict?
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What does Communication Privacy Management Theory explain?
What does Communication Privacy Management Theory explain?
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Which of the following describes Attraction Theory?
Which of the following describes Attraction Theory?
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Study Notes
Social Penetration Theory
- As relationships develop, communication expands both in breadth (variety of topics) and depth (intimacy of topics).
- Focuses on the gradual process of revealing personal information.
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
- Suggests individuals seek to reduce uncertainty in relationships with others.
- Motivated by the need to predict and understand others’ behaviors and intentions.
Predicted Outcome Value Theory
- Proposes people evaluate potential relationships based on perceived value or worth of the effort involved.
- Relationships are pursued if expected benefits outweigh costs and challenges.
Social Exchange Theory
- Posits that individuals assess relationships based on a cost-benefit analysis.
- People are inclined to maintain relationships when the perceived benefits exceed the perceived costs.
Equity Theory
- Highlights the importance of fairness in relationships, suggesting that individuals seek equitable ratios of costs and rewards.
- A relationship is considered satisfactory when both partners perceive their contributions and benefits as balanced.
Communication Privacy Management Theory
- Explores how individuals balance the desire for privacy with the need for disclosure in their relationships.
- Emphasizes rules and boundaries governing information sharing.
Attraction Theory
- Discusses various forms of attraction, including interpersonal, physical, social, and task-oriented.
- Suggests different factors influence how and why individuals are drawn to one another.
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This quiz features key theories related to interpersonal communication, including concepts like Social Penetration Theory and Uncertainty Reduction Theory. Test your knowledge on how relationships develop and the motivations behind communication. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of communication studies.
