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Before it was renamed, Communication Accommodation Theory was called

A) Speech Accommodation Theory
B) Social Identity Theory
C) Accommodation Identification Theory
D) Verbal Accommodation Theory

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Perception is the process of judging a conversation.

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McKenna spent the summer with her aunt and uncle in New York City. While living there, she began to integrate New York slang words like "schlepping" into her conversations with other New Yorkers. She found that it helped her to make herself understood when interacting with her new friends. Which type of accommodation did McKenna employ?

When Alan communicates with his African-American friend Cedric, he uses terms like "crib" and "brother" Quite frequently. This is because Alan perceives all African Americans as using these words when interacting with their friends. Which type of overaccommodation is Alan employing?

Social Identity Theory, which influenced the development of Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) , states that a person's self-concept is comprised of both

Stereotyping is at the root of intergroup overaccommodation.

The _________ similar we are, the more willing we are to accommodate; the _________ similar we are, the less willing we are to accommodate.

All of the following statements about convergence are true EXCEPT

All of the following are examples of communication accommodation EXCEPT

Dependency overaccommodation is typically used when communicating with those who have a limitation of some nature.

Accommodation is not necessarily a worthwhile or beneficial process.

Divergence frequently occurs in conversations where there are distinct role differences.

Which of the following is a criticism of Communication Accommodation Theory as presented in the text?

Communication Accommodation Theory is primarily concerned with which context of communication?

Distinguish between the following: convergence, divergence, and overaccommodation. Provide an example of a situation in which you have experienced or engaged in each of these forms of accommodation.

Looking at how conversations pervade our lives, examine how the principles and concepts of Communication Accommodation Theory relate to our dialogues with our physicians, teachers, and/or family members. Be sure to provide an example of a conversation to analyze (it can be fictional or real).

Discuss the various reasons one might choose to engage in divergence, noting the functions it is intended to serve. Under what circumstances might such divergence be expected by the other person, and when might it offend instead? Provide examples to illustrate your points.

All of the following are assumptions of Communication Accommodation Theory EXCEPT

The approach to knowing that characterizes the research undertaken using CAT is

_________ is defined as the ability to adjust, modify, or regulate one's behavior in response to another.