Charles Berger (academic)
Encyclopedia
Charles Berger is an American
professor
of communication
at University of California, Davis
, USA.
Berger received his B.S.
in Psychology
from the Pennsylvania State University
. After completing his undergraduate studies, he attended the Michigan State University
where he received his M.A.
and Ph.D.
in Communication. He is a Fellow and former president of the International Communication Association
. Berger is best known for his formulation of uncertainty reduction theory
.
United States
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professor
Professor
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of communication
Communication theory
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at University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
, USA.
Berger received his B.S.
Bachelor of Science
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in Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
from the Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
. After completing his undergraduate studies, he attended the Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
where he received his M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
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and Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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in Communication. He is a Fellow and former president of the International Communication Association
International Communication Association
The International Communication Association is a non-profit academic association founded in 1950 as the National Society for the Study of Communication , whose members are interested in the study, teaching, and application of all aspects of human communication." The Association maintains an...
. Berger is best known for his formulation of uncertainty reduction theory
Uncertainty reduction theory
Uncertainty Reduction Theory was introduced in 1975 in the paper Some Exploration in Initial Interaction and Beyond: Toward a Developmental Theory of Interpersonal Communication. This theory, a collaborative effort of Charles R. Berger and Richard J. Calabrese, was proposed to predict and explain...
.
External links
- Berger, C. R., Calabrese, R. J. (1975). Some Exploration in Initial Interaction and Beyond: Toward a Developmental Theory of Communication. Human Communication Research, 1, 99-112.