10 Principles in Communication Theory
10 Principles in Communication Theory
10 Principles in Communication Theory
COMMUNICATION THEORY
From
Em Griffin, 7h ed.
1. MOTIVATION
• Communication is motivated by our basic
social need for affiliation, achievement, and
control, and our strong desire to reduce our
uncertainty and anxiety.
• Symbolic interactionism;cognitive
dissonance;face negotiaton theory;
3. CREDIBILITY
• Our verbal and nonverbal messages are
validated or discounted by others’
perception of our competence and
character.