According to EVT, when a violation occurs, individuals engage in a two-step process of ______ the meaning of the violation and ______ its desirability.
A) Interpreting; evaluating
B) Evaluating; interpreting
C) Negotiating; evaluating
D) Comprehending; discussing
E) Discussing; creating

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According to EVT (Expectancy Violation Theory), when a violation occurs, individuals first interpret the meaning of the violation, and then evaluate its desirability. Option A correctly identifies the two-step process of EVT.

According to EVT, When a Violation Occurs, Individuals Engage in a Two-Step