Which of the Following Scholars Contributed to the Intellectual Tradition

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scholars contributed to the intellectual tradition of expectancy violations theory?

• A) Judee Burgoon
• B) Irving Goffman
• C) Kenneth Burke
• D) All of the above
• E) A and B only

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Definitions:

Defensive Reaction

Psychological responses that individuals use to protect themselves from perceived threats or to manage stress, including denial, rationalization, and projection.

Falsification

The process of disproving a hypothesis or theory by demonstrating that it is not universally valid, a concept central to the philosophy of science.

Psychoanalytic Criticism

This is a form of critique that applies principles of psychoanalysis, including unconscious motivations and conflicts, to literature and other cultural works.

Person-Centered Therapy

A psychological approach that emphasizes the individual's capacity for self-direction and understanding of their own development in an empathetic and non-judgmental environment.