Q.Assertion (A) : Communication Accommodation theory highlights that the speakers adjust their speaking style to their listeners, to gain social approvals. Reason (R) : We are gatekeepers in interpersonal communication as we have the power to omit or hold back the information. Code :
Correct answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
Explanation
Communication Accomodation theory is a framework designed to explore accomodative phenomenon and processes which states that speakers are gatekeepers in interpersonal communication they have the power to omit and hold back the information. Speaker adjust their speaking style to their listners to gain social approval.
Communication Accomodation theory is a framework designed to explore accomodative phenomenon and processes which states that speakers are gatekeepers in interpersonal communication they have the power to omit and hold back the information. Speaker adjust their speaking style to their listners to gain social approval.