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1

The researcher who created the symbolic convergence theory is
A)Carl Hovland.
B)Kenneth Burke.
C)Ernest Bormann.
D)Roland Barthes.
2

Bormann's symbolic convergence theory came from his study of
A)culture.
B)public address.
C)small groups.
D)mass media.
3

Bormann suggests that a fantasy chain reaction can be witnessed by
A)increased energy within the group.
B)an upbeat tempo in the conversation.
C)a common response to imagery.
D)all of the above
4

According to Griffin, the twin objectives of scientific research are
A)explaining the past and present, and predicting the future.
B)values and simplicity.
C)complexity and thoroughness.
D)none of the above
5

Objective theories value the ability to predict future events through a theory. Based on this discussion which of the following is true?
A)Good theories must prove a definitive cause-effect relationship.
B)Good theories can be useful even if they do not show absolute cause-effect relationships as long as they help demonstrate probabilities.
C)It is impossible to predict future events and behavior.
D)All of the above.
6

The rule of parsimony states
A)good theories should reform society.
B)that all hypotheses need to be tested.
C)that the simplest of two plausible explanations for an event should be accepted.
D)that good theories provide new understanding of people.
7

All of the following are standards for a good objective theory except
A)a good theory should explain some type of behavior.
B)a good theory should be relatively simple.
C)a good theory should have a practical utility.
D)a good theory creates a community of agreement.
8

All of the following are standards for a good interpretive theory except
A)a good theory has an aesthetic appeal
B)a good theory creates a community of agreement.
C)a good theory reforms society.
D)a good theory has a practical utility.
9

Griffin argues that a rhetorical theory can't meet the community of agreement standard unless
A)it becomes the subject of widespread analysis.
B)it is debated in the broad marketplace of ideas.
C)a and b
D)none of the above
10

If you compared the scientific and interpretive criteria for evaluating communication theory with one another which of the following would be true?
A)Testing hypotheses can create a community of agreement.
B)Scientific theories are more appropriate methods for measuring communication theory.
C)Interpretive theories are more appropriate methods for measuring communication theory.
D)Simplicity is overrated in terms of communication theory.
11

Objective theories and interpretive theories overlap in which of the following ways?
A)An explanation creates understanding by answering the question "why is this so?"
B)Both prediction and value clarification look to the future.
C)Practical theories are ones that reform unjust practices.
D)All of the above.
12

Griffin argues that symbolic convergence theory stands up to the interpretive standard of values clarification because it
A)has a subtle aesthetic appeal.
B)it appears to be ethically neutral.
C)can be tested.
D)provides a new understanding of people.
13

Symbolic convergence theory claims that most rhetorical visions employ __ of __ competing master analogues.
A)1, 5
B)2, 3
C)2, 4
D)1, 3
14

An example of a righteous vision for attending college (in terms of symbolic convergence theory) is characterized by which of the following?
A)I chose this school because it is a long way from home and I want to meet new people.
B)This school has a lot of different degrees that will help me get a good job.
C)This school has a prestigious and qualified faculty.
D)All of the above.
15

Bormann's symbolic convergence theory is supported by which of the following standards?
A)The prediction of future events.
B)It is relatively simple.
C)It can be easily tested.
D)It has a strong aesthetic appeal.
16

Bormann's symbolic convergence theory stems from his study of communication in small groups.
A)True
B)False
17

A good scientific theory is one that does not explain the past, but predicts the future.
A)True
B)False
18

The best scientific theories are the ones that are the most complex.
A)True
B)False
19

A measure of a good interpretive theory is the extent to which it reforms society.
A)True
B)False
20

A good interpretive theory is one that brings people's values out into the open and includes them as part of the discussion/explanation of some event.
A)True
B)False





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