Deck 12: Communication Privacy Management Theory

Question 1

The earlier studies of Communication Privacy Management (CPM) Theory looked at

A) initial encounters
B) rule development
C) reasons for relationship termination
D) friendship formation

Answer 1

rule development

Question 2

Originally, Petronio referred to her theory as a _________ because its boundaries were confined to privacy within a marital relationship.

A) macrotheory
B) microtheory
C) macrocosm
D) microcosm

Answer 2

microtheory

Question 3

All of the following are assumptions of Communication Privacy Management Theory EXCEPT

A) Humans are choice makers.
B) Humans are rule makers and rule followers.
C) Humans believe that life is always in flux.
D) The choices humans make are based on others and the self.

Answer 3

Humans believe that life is always in flux.

Question 4

If Miranda was concerned about disclosing information that mattered deeply to her, she is wary of communicating which of the following?

A) intimate information
B) personal information
C) a dialectical rationale
D) private information

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the features of boundaries as discussed by Petronio?

A) Boundaries can be personal.
B) Boundaries are normally set by those in power.
C) Boundaries can be rigid.
D) Boundaries can change across the life span.

Question 6

Caughlin and Afifi's (2004) research speaks to the issue of ownership. In their research on relationships between college students and their parents, as well as research on boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, they found that

A) relational partners are unwilling to take responsibility for their decisions
B) avoiding disclosures can sometimes be helpful to relationships
C) it is never a good idea to restrict open communication
D) relational partners usually reveal more information than they should

Question 7

Petronio believes that the basic thesis of Communication Privacy Management Theory is "grounded in the unity of ________"

A) social exchange principles
B) communication systems
C) communication symbols
D) dialectics

Question 8

Sharma is close to her gynecologist, frequently telling her physician some personal information. The bond formed between Sharma and her physician represents which concept of Communication Privacy Management Theory?

A) boundary coordination
B) boundary linkage
C) integrative bonding
D) collegial bonding

Question 9

The communication tradition to which CPM is related is

A) socio-cultural
B) socio-phenomenological
C) socio-psychological
D) socio-semiotic

Question 10

Tucker and Sophie have been roommates for 2 months. Although they feel quite close, they still find themselves in conflicts. For instance, Tucker has accused Sophie of telling others about some personal information he revealed to her a few months ago. Sophie, however, felt that Tucker didn't clearly state that the information should be kept private. This episode represents which concept of Communication Privacy Management Theory?

A) boundary ambiguity
B) boundary permeability
C) boundary ownership
D) boundary turbulence

Question 11

Which of the following statements accurately expresses the relationship between people and rules?

A) People have little respect for rules in close relationships.
B) People learn rules by negotiation.
C) People's rules reflect their personal values.
D) Rules are critical in determining relationship satisfaction.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a decision criterion for rule development?

A) gender
B) motivation
C) class
D) context

Question 13

When access to private information is closed, boundaries are said to be _____ when access is open, people have ______ boundaries.

A) thin; thick
B) thick; thin
C) limited; expansive
D) expansive; limited

Question 14

As partners for over a decade, Carmen and Lucy have clear rules about information that they are to keep between themselves and information available to close friends. The couple is practicing which concept of Communication Boundary Management Theory?

A) boundary permeability
B) boundary explicitness
C) boundary ownership
D) boundary communication

Question 15

CPM relies on the boundary metaphor to make the point that there is a line between being public and being private. When private information is shared, the boundary around it is called a

A) collective boundary
B) personal boundary
C) private boundary
D) disclosure boundary

Question 16

Which communication context is the focus of CPM?

A) intrapersonal
B) small group
C) public
D) interpersonal

Question 17

Which approach to knowing characterizes the research undertaken with CPM?

A) positivistic/empirical
B) interpretive/hermeneutic
C) critical
D) phenomenological

Question 18

Which of the following statements accurately captures the main criticism of CPM?

A) Critics question its logical consistency because it claims to be a dialectical theory but appears to take a dualistic approach.
B) Critics question its heurism because of the lack of research that has been undertaken using CPM.
C) Critics question its utility because it does not appear to explain the phenomenon under consideration very well.
D) Critics question its parsimony because it seems unnecessarily complex in nature given the simple processes it attempts to explain.

Question 19

All of the following are decision-making criteria for developing privacy rules EXCEPT

A) gender criteria
B) motivation criteria
C) boundary criteria
D) risk-benefit ratio criteria

Question 20

Communication Privacy Management Theory has its roots in economics.

Question 21

Human beings, in Communication Privacy Management Theory, are viewed as choice makers who make decisions regarding rule-making and rule-following.

Question 22

Private disclosures, rather than self-disclosures, are emphasized in communication privacy management.

Question 23

Boundary ownership refers to a person's decision to cross over appropriate relational guidelines.

Question 24

When private information is shared, the boundary around it is called a collective boundary.

Question 25

Petronio is convinced that despite what others believe, all relationships are essentially the same in terms of intimacy.

Question 26

CPM Theory is a dialectic theory, although it has been criticized for reflecting more of a dualistic approach.

Question 27

The theorists argue that privacy can only be understood in a dialectical tension with disclosure; if we disclosed everything, we wouldn't have a concept of privacy, and vice versa.

Question 28

Explain the role of rules in Communication Boundary Management Theory. How are they interpreted by Petronio and how do they function?

Question 29

Apply Communication Privacy Management Theory to on-line relationships.

Question 30

How does boundary ownership exist in work relationships?

Question 31

Differentiate between private disclosures and self-disclosures. Are they basically the same? Different? Use examples.

Question 32

What does Petronio mean by "intimacy?"

Question 33

Define boundary turbulence and describe an instance in which you experienced it. What adjustments were made in order to reduce turbulence and achieve coordination? Were they effective? Why or why not?

Question 34

How would you go about studying Communication Privacy Management in a particular relationship or context? Formulate a hypothesis or research question based on the theory, and describe your method for investigating it.