Communication Theories

Theories of Discourse and Interaction

Multiple Choice Quiz

Choose the best answer:


1	The pragmatic level of analysis considers the grammatical construction of utterances.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	According to Coordinated Management of Meaning Theory, two interactants will always interpret meaning using the same level of analysis.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	According to Expectancy Violation Theory, we are often unaware of our own expectancies.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	According to Communication Accommodation Theory, divergence is often related to an individual's need to establish a distinct identity in interaction.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Sarah asks Erin, "What time is it?" Erin's response is, "Class starts in 3 minutes." According to which theory can this utterance be seen as coherent within the interaction?
		A)	Communication Accommodation Theory
		B)	Expectancy Violation Theory
		C)	Interaction Adaptation Theory
		D)	Speech Act Theory


6	As Fred passes Howard on the street, Fred tips his hat and smiles. Howard interprets this as a friendly greeting. According to Coordinated Management of Meaning Theory, Howard has used a(n) __________ rule in interaction.
		A)	Interactive
		B)	Constitutive
		C)	Regulative
		D)	Nonverbal


7	Matthew and Rachel are having dinner. Throughout the evening, Rachel notices that she has been leaning forward, but Matthew has begun to lean back in his chair. This is an example of:
		A)	Convergence
		B)	Divergence
		C)	Maintenance
		D)	Overaccommodation


8	Expectancy Violation Theory follows the metatheoretical assumptions of the:
		A)	Post-positivist approach
		B)	Interpretive approach
		C)	Critical approach
		D)	Postmodern approach

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