All of the following statements about Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) are true EXCEPT
A) expectations for personal space and distance in conversations have received considerable attention in the study of expectancy violations
B) EVT was initially developed to examine the influence of nonverbal communication on message production
C) the focus of EVT lies in examining the impact that deviations from expectations for others' behaviors have on the communication process
D) people typically are uncertain about what to expect with regard to the verbal and nonverbal behaviors of others

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) posits that people have expectations about the verbal and nonverbal behaviors of others based on social norms, individual characteristics, and the context of the interaction, rather than being typically uncertain about these expectations.

All of the Following Statements About Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT)