Communication Accommodation Theory

Who is the theorist behind Communication Accommodation Theory?

A) Sandra Harding

B) Howie Giles

C) Mark Orbe

D) Cheris Kramarae

B) Howie Giles

What does "Accommodation" in Communication Accommodation Theory refer to?

A) Changing one's behavior to remain the same

B) Movement toward or away from others by changing communication behavior

C) Adapting one’s behavior only to avoid conflict

D) Refusing to adapt to the communication style of others

B) Movement toward or away from others by changing communication behavior

Which communication accommodation strategy involves adapting communication to become more similar to the other person?

A) Divergence

B) Convergence

C) Maintenance

D) Overaccommodation

B) Convergence

Which communication accommodation strategy involves accentuating differences between individuals?

A) Divergence

B) Convergence

C) Maintenance

D) Overaccommodation

A) Divergence

What does the Maintenance strategy in Communication Accommodation Theory involve?

A) Adapting to become more similar

B) Emphasizing differences

C) Persisting in one's original communication style

D) Excessively emphasizing similarities

C) Persisting in one's original communication style

Which communication accommodation strategy is considered the norm?

A) Maintenance

B) Overaccommodation

C) Divergence

D) Convergence

C) Divergence

Which motivation is most closely associated with the Convergence strategy?

A) The desire for distinctiveness

B) The desire for approval

C) The need for independence

D) The need to avoid conflict

B) The desire for approval

Which motivation is most closely associated with the Divergence strategy?

A) The desire for approval

B) The need for distinctiveness

C) The need for inclusion

D) The need for cooperation

B) The need for distinctiveness

Which strategy and motivation are more likely to lead to a positive response?

A) Divergence with the need for distinctiveness

B) Convergence with the desire for approval

C) Maintenance with no clear motivation

D) Overaccommodation with excessive similarities

B) Convergence with the desire for approval

Which strategy and motivation are more likely to lead to a negative response?

A) Divergence with the need for distinctiveness

B) Convergence with the desire for approval

C) Maintenance with no clear motivation

D) Overaccommodation with excessive similarities

A) Divergence with the need for distinctiveness

Which factor is most associated with convergence (the desire for approval)?

A) Group identity

B) Personal identity

C) Need for solidarity

D) Need for distinctiveness

B) Personal identity

Which factor is most associated with divergence (the need for distinctiveness)?

A) Personal identity

B) Group identity

C) Need for approval

D) Need for inclusion

B) Group identity

What is the starting point of an interaction in Communication Accommodation Theory?

A) Convergence

B) Maintenance

C) Initial orientation

D) Overaccommodation

C) Initial orientation

Which of the following factors is related to the initial orientation in Communication Accommodation Theory?

A) Norms for behavior within a group

B) Stereotypes of the group

C) Collectivistic cultural context

D) All of the above

D) All of the above

In a collectivistic cultural context, individuals are more likely to:

A) Converge

B) Diverge

C) Maintain their communication style

D) Overaccommodate

B) Diverge