Definitions
Theory that suggests humans are uncomfortable with uncertainty and seek to reduce this feeling through communication
Why do we want to reduce uncertainty?
It's natural.
What is the deepest layer of the onion?
The core
When Joe and Sally meet for the first time and disclose their ages they are in what phase of communication?
Entry phase
What communication theory style did we present in?
Expectancy Violation Theory
Willingly sharing information to reduce uncertainty
Self-disclosure
What are the three phases the clip from The Lion King addressed?
Entry, personal, Exit
What stage are deeply held beliefs revealed?
Affective stage
Depenetration
Who was crying in the meme on the slide about Self Uncertainty?
Michael Jordan
An equal amount of information sharing between two communication partners.
Reciprocity
What year was the Uncertainty Reduction Theory introduced?
1975
True or False: You can "go back" after the layers have been peeled
False
Jessica decides to ask her work friend Stella about the new hire Josh instead of talking to him herself. What uncertainty reduction strategy is she using?
Active strategy
Which state produces the most onions?
California
Trying to learn more about each other in a relationship (core strategy)
Information seeking
Name the two factors that influence Social Penetration Theory
Depth and breadth
Depenetration
George is sad when his teammates walk past him in the caf and don't say hi. He questions whether they like him. George is facing which type of uncertainty?
Relational uncertainty
What was the color of Cory's 3rd shirt?
The inability to predict or describe another persons behavior
Behavioral uncertainty
Name 3/7 of the core concepts from the Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Verbal Output, Nonverbal Warmth, Information Seeking, Self-Disclosure, Reciprocity, Similarity, Liking
Name the stages of the Social Penetration Theory (the onion)
Orientation Stage (public), Exploratory - Affective (semi-private), Affective Stage (private), Initmate Stage (very private), the Core
Ross notices a cute girl at Walmart and decides to watch her interactions with others in the store instead of introducing himself. He is using which uncertainty reduction strategy?
Passive strategy
Which ear does Professor Connelly have pierced?
His left