Olivia Is Enjoying the Bus Ride Home from Work Until

question 25

Multiple Choice

Olivia is enjoying the bus ride home from work until a stranger gets on and sits directly behind her. There are plenty of empty seats on the bus, so his decision to sit close to her makes her uncomfortable. She thinks the man is creepy and considers moving to a different seat. Which of the following theories explains Olivia's reaction?

• A) Nonverbal accommodation theory
• B) Expectancy violation theory
• C) Proxemic engagement theory
• D) Disfluency compensation theory

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Definitions:

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Horizontal Décalage

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