Hoofdstuk 28 Flashcards
Define ‘Accommodation’ in the Communication Accommodation Theory.
In the Communication Accommodation Theory, ‘Accommodation’ is the unconscious adjustment, modification, or regulation of one’s language behavior to be more or less similar to the people they are interacting with.
What is ‘Social Identity Theory’ within this context?
‘Social Identity Theory’ posits that a person’s self-concept comprises both a personal identity and a social identity. This identity influences their motivations to align with certain groups and internalize group norms, and impacts their communication behavior.
What are ‘convergence’ and ‘divergence’ in terms of accommodation strategies?
‘Convergence’ is a strategy where individuals adapt their communicative behaviors to align with each other. ‘Divergence’, on the other hand, emphasizes the differences in communication, often to maintain social identity or express role differences.
Explain ‘overaccommodation’.
‘Overaccommodation’ is the excessive adjustment of one’s behavior in response to others, which can potentially make the target feel worse. This includes sensory overaccommodation, dependency overaccommodation, and intergroup overaccommodation.
What role does perception play in the Communication Accommodation Theory?
Perception, the process of attending to and interpreting a message, determines how individuals evaluate conversations. This evaluation influences subsequent behavior and the degree of accommodation.
How does language reflect social status and group belonging?
In conversations, language can signify social status and group belonging, with the language often reflecting the individual with the higher social status. It indicates a person’s desire to belong to the dominant group.
What influences the appropriateness of accommodation?
The appropriateness of accommodation varies and is guided by norms, which are expectations of behavior in a conversation. The communicators’ backgrounds and the context also play a role.
