Understanding Communication Accommodation Theory

What is the main focus of Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT)?

• How individuals adjust their communication styles to align with others

• The impact of technology on communication

• The role of nonverbal communication in business

• The history of communication methods

Who developed the Communication Accommodation Theory?

• Howard Giles

• Albert Mehrabian

• Edward T. Hall

• Erving Goffman

What is convergence in the context of CAT?

• Adapting communication to become more similar to others

• Emphasizing differences in communication styles

• Using nonverbal cues to communicate

• Avoiding communication with others

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing social identity according to CAT?

• Technology

• Ethnicity

• Gender

• Age

In what type of setting might individuals be more inclined to diverge in their communication styles according to CAT?

• Informal social gatherings

• Business meetings

• Formal ceremonies

• Academic conferences