Understanding Expectancy Violation Theory
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Human communication relies on a complex system of assumptions and predictions that guide our interactions with others. Every conversation, gesture, and social encounter involves a series of expectations about how people should behave. When these expectations are violated, we experience reactions that can range from discomfort to pleasant surprise. Expectancy Violation Theory, developed by communication scholar Judson Burgoon in the...
Interpersonal Communication
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