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1.Compare and contrast the looking-glass self, the objective self, a person's "me," and the generalized other.
Looking glass self, objective self, me myself and I, self, and other is a theory of socialization. It explains in depth how an individual perceives themselves, along with other individuals that are present in their daily life. A persons’ "me" and “I” are two sides of oneself. Therefore, the me is based on how an individual sees other people as seeing themselves. The “I” is a person’s reaction to a situation. The looking self-glass is a combination of the “me” and “I” because it is a way of how one views themselves based off of how others view them. On the other hand, the generalized other is an embodied sense of expectations from others. Therefore, they are all similar because they are both a way of how a person is being perceived by an individual. On the other hand, they contrast because of the way the individual is being perceived.
For example, whether the individual is being perceived by themselves, others, or both.
2. Identify, describe, and illustrate the core concepts of expectancy violations theory (EVT). Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) was created by Judge Burgoon in 1978. It was created to study how nonverbal communication can influence a message production. There are three core concepts: violation valence, expectancy, and communicator reward valence. Expectancy allows the individual to anticipate what will happen within a situation. Violation violence is the evaluation that an individual makes about another after undergoing expectancy. Lastly, communicator reward violence is how a receiver evaluates the actions of someone who is violating an expectation. Since individuals have behavioral expectations for others, EVT is used to study how such expectations such as verbal and nonverbal are be violated.
3. What is the relationship between social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Why has Griffin included both theories in the same chapter? Social Penetration is the process of progressing deep intimacy with a different individual through different forms that cause vulnerability. The social exchange theory is when the behaviors of ones relationship are regulated by both of the individuals' evaluations of their interactions. They were both included in the same chapter because the social exchange theory helps predict when an individual will risk their self disclosure, relating to the social penetration theory.
4. Compare Charles Berger's approach to communication in initial encounters with Irwin Altman
and Dalmas Taylor's approach. Which explanation do you find more compelling? Why? Within Berger’s approach, we learn about to approach and describe encounters. Berger states that to close a distance between the individuals they must know more information about the other. Therefore, it is believed they can grow a connection faster with this theory.
However, according to Altman and Taylor, the initial encounter can result in small talk which allows the individuals to participate in further communication that builds to enhance the different phases of their theory. In this case, it is believed that a bond is built over time. In my opinion, I find Altman’s and Taylors theory more compelling because I can relate to it myself. When I meet new people, it takes me a while to feel comfortable around them and therefore, I associate with them slowly. I understand that for some, it can be easy to relate to each other quickly, however I believe it takes time to truly develop a bond with another. The social penetration theory also describes what actions to follow during a quarrel.
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