Explain the difference between convergence, divergence, and over-accommodation. Provide an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Convergence is adapting to the other person’s communication style;
divergence is accentuating a difference in communication; over-accommodation is an
exaggerated response to a perceived weakness in the other person’s communication.
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