Compare and Contrast Symbolic Convergence Theory with Family Communication Patterns

question 81

Essay

Compare and contrast symbolic convergence theory with family communication patterns theory. In your well-written essay, be sure to address each of the following:
a. Who is primarily responsible for developing both theories? What paradigm does each theory emanate from?
b. How is the process of symbolic convergence similar to the process of co-orientation? How are the two processes different?
c. How do both theories incorporate group decision-making into their explanations of how group/family communication?
d. How might an individual's family interactions and experiences influence his or her ability to engage in the symbolic convergence process with a zero-history group?