Com 310: Theories Of Interpersonal Communication

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Communication Theories Paper COM/310 March 4, 2013. Communication is described as the process of sending and receiving messages with attached meanings. Individuals have a distinctive way of communicating in an effort to better understand each other. As a result, special studies have been performed to further analyze human interaction. These studies have led to the development of various communication theories. The following paper discusses how the Uncertainty Reduction Theory, the Social Penetration Theory, and the Symbolic Interaction Theory relate to my personal life experiences. Each example discusses how the communication was effective, how the communication could have been more effective, and how I might communicate differently in…show more content…
Uncertainty reduction follows an outline that involves different developmental stages. The beginning stage includes communication rules and customs as well as general demographic information, such as gender, race, age and social status is typically obtained. Next, the relationship enters the personal phase where an individual’s personal information begins to be shared. In this stage, communication becomes more natural with a person’s values, attitudes, and beliefs, being shared. The exit stage occurs when an individual determines how to proceed with a relationship by deciding if he or she should maintain or terminate future…show more content…
He was four years older than her but Terrell loved her determination. My step-sister and Terrell also spent most of their time together and eventually Terrell proposed to her and everyone became excited. However, a few months passed and my cousin came to visit but when she met Terrell she told me that over the past weekend she saw Terrell and a girl kissing at the club. I told my step-sister and she became very upset and disappointed because she believed that Terrell was the right person for her but unfortunately he chose to be
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