General | Convergence & Divergence | Group Communication | Behaviors |
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What is CAT
This theory states that people choose to use communication to either converge with or diverge from others
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What is Convergence
This can be seen as "matching another's communication"
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What is to gain approval.
This is the main individuals adjust their communication in a group.
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What is Nonverbal, Verbal, and Para-Language
The three types of behavior are...
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What is Accommodation.
This occurs when people from different groups interact and one person mimics the nonverbal cues and speech patterns of the other.
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What is Divergence
This can be seen as “differentiating from another person’s communication"
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What is group ties.
Our communication will diverge without this...
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What is Nonverbal & Verbal behaviors.
In this clip, what behavior is Phoebe demonstrating?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc7quH-i_0w |
What is Stereotypes and Social norms.
Levels of Accommodation are based on what?
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What is Convergence
This term focuses on adjusting and adapting...
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What is divergence.
When we communicate as a group member rather than an individual, we can reinforce group ties. If we feel the need for distinctiveness, however, this can occur.
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What is Divergence & Verbal Behavior.
Behaviors such as patronizing talk and avoiding verbal assimilation are examples of what?
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What is Yes.
A previous accent replaced by a new one is or is not an example of CAT?
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What is Divergence
The use of negative body language...
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What is Stereotypes & Forms in a high group.
What can impact the way group communication is formed?
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What is clothing style, behavior, language/response.
In this popular movie "Mean Girls", we see that the character changes depending on the group of people she is with. List these changes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT8wMBeVffk#t=38 |
What is negative behavior.
Most people regard divergence as...
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What is Over-Accommodation
This clip shows an example of divergence by having a "culture clash", and emphasizing the english words. What type of divergence is this an example of?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rl9Cxc7uZA |
What is Social Identity Theory
This theory says that we sometimes communicate as a group member rather than a individual.
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What is Para-language
Actions such as matching dialect and speech rate are related to what type of behavior?
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