Question 1

Compare social penetration theory's conception of the self with those developed by coordinated management of meaning and symbolic interactionism.

Accepted Answer

Social penetration theory, coordinated management of meaning, and symbolic interactionism all offer different perspectives on the conception of the self in interpersonal communication.

Social penetration theory, developed by Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor, suggests that the self is like an onion, with layers that are gradually revealed as individuals engage in deeper and more intimate communication. This theory emphasizes the idea that the self is not fixed, but rather evolves and changes as individuals engage in relationships and disclose more personal information to one another.

Coordinated management of meaning, developed by W. Barnett Pearce and Vernon Cronen, focuses on the idea that the self is co-created through communication. This theory suggests that individuals negotiate and construct their identities through their interactions with others, and that the self is constantly shaped and reshaped through these communicative processes.

Symbolic interactionism, developed by George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer, emphasizes the role of symbols and language in shaping the self. This theory suggests that individuals develop their sense of self through their interactions with others, and that the meanings and interpretations of symbols and language play a crucial role in shaping one's self-concept.

While these theories offer different perspectives on the conception of the self, they all highlight the dynamic and relational nature of the self in interpersonal communication. They emphasize the idea that the self is not static, but rather constantly evolving and shaped through interactions with others. Additionally, they all underscore the importance of communication in the construction and negotiation of the self within interpersonal relationships.

Question 2

A warm friendship will deteriorate if friends begin to close off areas of their lives that had previously been opened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Social exchange theorists assume that we can accurately gauge the payoffs of a variety of interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

According to social penetration theory and social exchange theory, how and why do relationships deteriorate? Explain the process.

Accepted Answer

According to social penetration theory,

Question 5

If Outcome > CLalt, then stability of relationship is unlikely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Is there a relationship between expectancy violations theory and social exchange theory?

Accepted Answer

Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) and S

Question 7

While depth is crucial to the process of social penetration, breadth is equally important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The threshold above which an interpersonal outcome seems attractive is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  reward level. 
B)  comparison level of alternatives. 
C)  comparison level. 
D)  satisfaction level. 
A)  reward level. 
B)  comparison level of alternatives. 
C)  comparison level. 
D)  satisfaction level.

Question 9

Identify a true statement about closeness through self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A)  The main route to deep social penetration is through verbal self-disclosure. 
B)  The depth of penetration and the degree of personal disclosure are mutually exclusive. 
C)  The exchange of biographical information through self-disclosure is difficult to achieve at the first meeting. 
D)  Future privacy is easily achievable even after deep penetration through self-disclosure. 
A)  The main route to deep social penetration is through verbal self-disclosure. 
B)  The depth of penetration and the degree of personal disclosure are mutually exclusive. 
C)  The exchange of biographical information through self-disclosure is difficult to achieve at the first meeting. 
D)  Future privacy is easily achievable even after deep penetration through self-disclosure.

Question 10

A gradual process of layer-by-layer withdrawal is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  deterioration. 
B)  depenetration. 
C)  anti-disclosure. 
D)  re-closure. 
A)  deterioration. 
B)  depenetration. 
C)  anti-disclosure. 
D)  re-closure.

Question 11

Discuss the difference and relationship between the depth and breadth of self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure refers to the act of rev

Question 12

To explain self-disclosure, Altman and Taylor compare people to a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  flower. 
B)  seashell. 
C)  onion. 
D)  water body. 
A)  flower. 
B)  seashell. 
C)  onion. 
D)  water body.

Question 13

What metaphors or analogies can you provide that characterize the relationship between communication and close friendship? What are the theoretical strengths and weaknesses of such constructs?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor: Communication is like the glue

Question 14

The tension between openness and closedness results in cycles of disclosure or withdrawal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Psychologist Paul Wright believes that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the self most likely approximates a fountain with many diverse sources of water. 
B)  friendships often reach a point of such closeness that self-centered concerns are no longer salient. 
C)  one must apply a dialectical model to the process of self-disclosure. 
D)  the self most likely approximates a fountain with many diverse sources of water, and one must apply a dialectical model to the process of self-disclosure. 
A)  the self most likely approximates a fountain with many diverse sources of water. 
B)  friendships often reach a point of such closeness that self-centered concerns are no longer salient. 
C)  one must apply a dialectical model to the process of self-disclosure. 
D)  the self most likely approximates a fountain with many diverse sources of water, and one must apply a dialectical model to the process of self-disclosure.

Question 16

Does the communication between you and your roommate or your closest friend seem to follow the patterns set forth by social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Elaborate.

Accepted Answer

The communication between me and my room

Question 17

Social exchange theory predicts that a battered wife will leave her husband only when:

Accepted Answer

A) CLalt > Outcome. B) CLalt Outcome. D) CL < Outcome. A) CLalt > Outcome. B) CLalt Outcome. D) CL < Outcome.

Question 18

________ is defined as the process of developing deeper intimacy with another person through mutual self-disclosure and other forms of vulnerability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is defined as the process of...

Question 19

Social penetration theory asserts a law of reciprocity that is defined as a paced and orderly process in which openness in one person leads to openness in the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What do social penetration theory and social exchange theory tell us about the ideal conditions for a high level of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Social penetration theory and social exc

Exam 8: Social Penetration Theory

Compare social penetration theory's conception of the self with those developed by coordinated management of meaning and symbolic interactionism.

A warm friendship will deteriorate if friends begin to close off areas of their lives that had previously been opened.

Social exchange theorists assume that we can accurately gauge the payoffs of a variety of interactions.

According to social penetration theory and social exchange theory, how and why do relationships deteriorate? Explain the process.

If Outcome > CLalt, then stability of relationship is unlikely.

Is there a relationship between expectancy violations theory and social exchange theory?

While depth is crucial to the process of social penetration, breadth is equally important.

The threshold above which an interpersonal outcome seems attractive is called the:

Identify a true statement about closeness through self-disclosure.

A gradual process of layer-by-layer withdrawal is called:

Discuss the difference and relationship between the depth and breadth of self-disclosure.

To explain self-disclosure, Altman and Taylor compare people to a(n):

What metaphors or analogies can you provide that characterize the relationship between communication and close friendship? What are the theoretical strengths and weaknesses of such constructs?

The tension between openness and closedness results in cycles of disclosure or withdrawal.

Psychologist Paul Wright believes that:

Does the communication between you and your roommate or your closest friend seem to follow the patterns set forth by social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Elaborate.

Social exchange theory predicts that a battered wife will leave her husband only when:

________ is defined as the process of developing deeper intimacy with another person through mutual self-disclosure and other forms of vulnerability.

Social penetration theory asserts a law of reciprocity that is defined as a paced and orderly process in which openness in one person leads to openness in the other.

What do social penetration theory and social exchange theory tell us about the ideal conditions for a high level of self-disclosure?

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

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

Common Threads in Comm Theories

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If Outcome > CL_alt, then stability of relationship is unlikely.