Ryan Is Starting a New Job and Is Both Excited

question 5

Multiple Choice

Ryan is starting a new job and is both excited and nervous.At his previous job,employees always ate lunch at their desks and often worked 10-12 hour days.With the new job,Ryan isn't sure what to expect--should he stay late? Should he pack a lunch? Should he wear a suit? According to Berger,Ryan's questions are examples of ______.

• A)behavioral uncertainty
• B)deviance
• C)expectancy violation valence
• D)passive uncertainty reduction

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