Expectancy Violations Theory

question 22

Multiple Choice

Expectancy violations theory

• A)Says that a sense of closeness and interaction with colleagues comes from nonverbal interactions
• B)Deals with how people respond when they don't get the kind of nonverbal behavior they think they will get.
• C)Explains that when people don't get the nonverbal behavior they are used to,they feel confused and will withdraw.
• D)​Says that we get the messages that we expect to get based on status.

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Definitions:

Personality Characteristics

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Real and Ideal Self

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Superego

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