When the meaning of a violation is not immediately clear, EVT predicts that we consider the ________ of the person who committed it.
A) Arousal
B) General expectations
C) Violation valence
D) Reward valence
E) Specific expectations

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EVT (Expectancy Violations Theory) suggests that when a violation's meaning is unclear, we assess the reward valence, or the potential positive or negative outcomes associated with the violator, to interpret the behavior.

When the Meaning of a Violation Is Not Immediately Clear