Which Communication Theory Explains the Following Nonverbal Behavior? You Enter

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which communication theory explains the following nonverbal behavior? You enter a crowded elevator, turn around, refrain from talking or touching anyone, and stare at the numbers as they go up or down.

• A) Hall's Low-High Context Theory
• B) Immediacy Theory
• C) Other-Oriented Theory
• D) Expectancy Violation Theory
• E) Hofstede's Uncertainty Reduction Theory

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