Navigating Surprises with Expectancy Violation Theory
Expectancy Violation Theory (EVT) delves into how unexpected behaviors in social and professional environments impact interactions. Originally focusing on personal space, EVT now explores various communicative actions. It's based on three core ideas: violation valence, communicator reward valence, and violation expectancy, which together determine the reaction to and outcome of the unexpected behavior.
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