Question 1

If we like a person, it is likely that we will positively evaluate most violations of expectancies.

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This phenomenon is explained by the violation valence in expectancy violations theory, where the evaluation of a behavior largely depends on the violator. If we have positive regard for the person, we are more likely to view their expectancy violations in a positive light.

Question 2

Pre-interactional expectations refer to a person's ability to carry out the interaction itself.

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Pre-interactional expectations refer to the anticipations or assumptions individuals have about an interaction before it occurs, not their ability to carry out the interaction itself.

Question 3

Personal distance typically ranges from 0 to 18 inches.

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Personal distance typically ranges from 18 inches to 4 feet, allowing for conversations and interactions that are more personal in nature.

Question 4

Territory that is the exclusive domain of an individual is known as primary territory.

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Primary territory refers to areas that are exclusively controlled by an individual, such as a person's home or personal workspace.

Question 5

Cultural norms may influence our expectancies.

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Cultural norms shape our beliefs, behaviors, and expectations, influencing how we perceive and interact with the world around us.

Question 6

When arousal occurs, we tend to pay more attention to the message in order to understand the source of the arousal.

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Question 7

EVT is often criticized because it has not led to research on a variety of topics.

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Expectancy Violation Theory (EVT) has been applied to a wide range of communication contexts, including interpersonal relationships, business communications, and cross-cultural interactions, indicating its versatility and the variety of research topics it has inspired.

Question 8

Describe the four zones of personal space identified by Hall. Be sure to include the space regulations for each zone, as well as the type of communication that typically takes place in each zone.

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Question 9

Provide an example of an expectancy violation that you have experienced. Define communicator reward valence, and discuss the extent to which this factor influenced your evaluation of the violation.

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Question 10

Differentiate between primary, secondary, and public territories. Provide an example of each, and list an expectancy that you have for each of these territories in your own life.

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Question 11

Distinguish between cognitive and physical arousal. Provide an example of each type of arousal that you have experienced as a result of a specific expectancy violation.

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Question 12

Throughout this course, cultural variables have been emphasized as a critical dimension of human communication. Address the issue of culture as it relates to Expectancy Violations Theory. What role do cultural variables play in this theory? Does EVT do a sufficient job of addressing these variables? Why or why not?

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Question 13

Using the standard criteria for theory evaluation, critique Expectancy Violations Theory.

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Question 14

How would you go about testing EVT with respect to an area of nonverbal communication other than use of space? Provide a hypothesis or research question, and describe how you would go about studying that particular nonverbal phenomenon.

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Question 15

How would you go about testing EVT with respect to an area of verbal communication? Provide a hypothesis or research question, and describe how you would go about studying that particular verbal phenomenon.

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