_________ is a theory developed to explain effective communication with strangers. It posits that people use information seeking behaviors in order to reduce uncertainty and tension reduction behaviors in order to reduce anxiety

a. communication accommodation theory
b. anxiety and uncertainty management theory
c. standpoint theory
d. crisis reduction theory


b___

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