Define and Explain Expectancy Violation Theory

question 29

Essay

Define and explain Expectancy Violation Theory. Provide two examples to demonstrate your understanding of how this theory applies to everyday communication.

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Definitions:

Spyware

Malicious software designed to gather private information from a user's computer without their knowledge, often for advertising or surveillance purposes.

Zombie Attack

In cybersecurity, a type of cyber attack where a computer is compromised and controlled by a hacker to perform malicious tasks, often without the owner's knowledge.

Router

A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, connecting multiple networks together.

Home Wi-Fi Network

A wireless network set up within a home, allowing devices to connect to the internet and communicate with each other without the need for physical cables.