Explain and analyze Interpersonal Communication theories of your choice. Choose 3 theories from the provided list. Explain what the theories are trying to explain and how they work (their tenets). Then, you will then use examples from television and movies to demonstrate that you can recognize the theories in communication scenarios. When you write the paper, explain one theory you, then apply that theory to a television show or movie. Repeat that process for each theory.
Possible Theories:
Social Penetration Theory
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Speech Accommodation Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Attribution Theory
Coordinated Management of Meaning
Social Needs Theory
Reflected Appraisal Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Face Theory
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Relational Dialectics Theory
Identity Management Theory
Expectancy Violation Theory