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rules theories  

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  • A rule is a prescription that indicates what behavior is obligated, prohibited, or preferred in a given context. Rules facilitate the process of communication and make symbolic interactions meaningful. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Rules Theories]

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