COM CM 380 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Expectancy Violations Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Herbert Blumer

• School: Boston University
• Department: Mass Communication, Advertising & Public Relations
• Course: COM CM 380
• Professor: Tammy Vigil

Document Summary

Symbolic interaction the ongoing use of language and gestures in anticipation of how the other will react; a conversation. Herbert blumer (professor at ucb) created symbolic interactionism. 3 core principles: meaning, language, and thinking. Humans act toward people of things on the basis of the meanings they assign to those people or things. Meaning arises out of the social interaction that people have with each other. Meaning is negotiated through the use of language. Symbolic naming is the basis for human society. Default assumptions things we assume without realizing it based upon stereotypes or generalizations. Thinking: the process of taking the role of the other. Individual"s interpretation of symbols is modified by his or her own thought processes. Minding an inner dialogue used to test alternatives, rehearse actions, and anticipate reactions before responding; self-talk. Taking the role of the other the process of mentally imagining that you are someone else who is viewing you.