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Uncertainty Reduction Theory VS. Social Penetration Processing Theory. By: Carri Rush. Uncertainty Reduction Theory. What Does it mean?. Making sense of who the other person is Used to gain knowledge and create understanding Questioning Finding similarities and differences
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Uncertainty Reduction TheoryVS.Social Penetration Processing Theory By: Carri Rush
Uncertainty Reduction Theory What Does it mean? • Making sense of who the other person is • Used to gain knowledge and create understanding • Questioning • Finding similarities and differences • Analyzing their reactions • Talking to them
Social Penetration Processing Theory What does it mean? • Process that moves a relationship from non-intimate to an intimate stage • Self-disclosure or sharing parts of oneself to or with another
Contrasting Issues • Makes sense through a series of analyzing steps and process direct toward the individual. Seeking information from the person. • Builds relationship on disclosing information about oneself to the individual to help build and create a relationship
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