Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Introduction The uncertainty reduction theory, developed by Charles Berger, states how communication is used to gain knowledge, create understanding, and reduce uncertainty (Griffin, 1991, p.136). Both articles used in the research for this assignment, incorporate many views or points seen in the uncertainty reduction theory. ... Theory Uncertainty reduction theory (URT) was originally proposed by Berger and Calabrese in 1975 as an account of the strategies employed to reduce uncertainty in order to better understand others (Pratt et al., 1999, p.49). ... The uncertainty reducti...

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Uncertainty Reduction Why are we, as human beings, so determined to decrease uncertainty about new acquaintances? For instance, someone entering a college setting and knowing that they will all of a sudden have another human being to live with in close quarters illustrates this theory of uncertainty reduction. ... Berger's uncertainty reduction theory focuses on how human communication is used to gain knowledge and create understanding, specifically in reference to first encounters. ... According to the uncertainty reduction theory, when approaching an initial encounter, it is only nat...

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Uncertainty reduction theory satisfies this criterion with predicting future events by the help of seven axioms. ... Uncertainty reduction theory, informs us the process that we go through during our first contact with new people. ... Dialectical approach to studying personal relationships, Baxter and Montgomery criticized uncertainty reduction theory for focusing on desires for uncertainty reduction in isolation from countervailing desired for uncertainty maintenance. ... Uncertainty reduction theory suggests interrogation and self-disclosure for reducing uncertainty and building a health...

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Uncertainty Reduction Theory Charles Berger's Uncertainty Reduction Theory believes it's natural to have doubts about our ability to predict the outcome of initial encounters. Berger's theory focuses on how human communication is used to gain knowledge and create understanding. ... For successful result we work to reduce the levels of uncertainty. Reducing Uncertainty People use different methods to reduce uncertainty. ... Although not without its critics, the focus of this theory is to reduce uncertainty, but more to help foster positive communication....

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[Table 2 about here] Effect of Uncertainty Avoidance on Technology Acceptance Hofstede defines uncertainty avoidance as: "the degree to which members of a society feel uncomfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity" [16]. ... An established theory which closely parallels this line of reasoning is social presence theory [32]. Like information richness theory, this theory posits that media are chosen for specific types of interaction and for how well media "fit" task information requirements. ... Both information richness and social presence theories would predict that individuals choose med...

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The three most common forms are non-reductive materialism, reductive materialism, and eliminative materialism. The most advanced form of materialism is non-reductive materialism. ... Most reductive materialists agree that theory of mathematical transformations is one of the most promising explanations we have of how our brains work. ... A proper theory will be developed by advancing neuroscience, and will no longer contain common sense mentalistic categories, but will introduce a new theory of our cognitive architecture and activities. ... He said "nature teaches me by these sensa...

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Due to the transparency, there is less uncertainty between opposing states if they are both democratic and the security dilemma is moderated, making relations more peaceful. ... The assumption and the respect that spawns from it will lead to a reduction in uncertainty and consequentially temper the effects of the security dilemma. Scholars admit there is a hole in this theory because it is not applicable to developing democracies. ... Contrary to democratic peace theory's prediction, French policy toward democratic Germany reflected none of the mutual respect based on democratic norms...

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It was therefore suggested that interference at the time when the letter was being recognised made the system realise there was potential for confusion and uncertainty, and that this led to suppression of visual attention mechanisms; the suppression was dubbed an attentional blink (AB). A modern, full-blown theory of consciousness needs to be grounded on a solid base of empirical data. The aim of the present study was to investigate the notion of an AB, in an attempt to solidify a small part of the basis for a beginning theory of consciousness. ... A highly developed perceptual system coul...

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It was therefore suggested that interference at the time when the letter was being recognised made the system realise there was potential for confusion and uncertainty, and that this led to suppression of visual attention mechanisms; the suppression was dubbed an attentional blink (AB). A modern, full-blown theory of consciousness needs to be grounded on a solid base of empirical data. The aim of the present study was to investigate the notion of an AB, in an attempt to solidify a small part of the basis for a beginning theory of consciousness. ... A highly developed perceptual system coul...

• Word Count: 1320
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate