Exam 7: Expectancy Violations Theory

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

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

When we are not clear in our ability to evaluate a violation positively or negatively, we use _________ as a measure for the intensity of the violation.

Athena isn't usually bothered by distance violations of others, which is something Artemis cannot understand. When someone comes within a distance Artemis considers "too close for comfort," she becomes angry and starts inching away from the person. Athena and Artemis differ greatly in their

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

Holly finds herself moving back when communicating with her friend Lui, who is from Saudi Arabia, because he seems to insist on standing within 18 inches of her when talking. Which type of arousal is Holly experiencing?

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.

Personal distance typically ranges from 0 to 18 inches.

All of the following are assumptions of Expectancy Violations Theory identified by the authors EXCEPT

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.

Generally speaking we tend to associate the term "violation" with negative consequences. According to EVT are violations always bad? Is it possible for violations to be perceived in a positive way? Why or why not? In your response be sure to support your position with information from the text and use an example to illustrate your thesis.

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.

Expectancy Violations Theory is grounded primarily in the _________ and _________ contexts of communication.

Nancy has learned that it is important for her to maintain a social distance of personal space from her supervisor when communicating face-to-face. She also makes an effort to look her supervisor directly in the eye during interactions. These behaviors reflect Nancy's _________ expectations.

Acts by high-reward sources are typically assigned _________ meanings; the same act performed by a low-reward source may be assigned a _________ meaning.

Which communication tradition is most closely associated with Expectancy Violations Theory?

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?

The consequences that result from deviations from expected behaviors are known as

Expectancy violations are always evaluated negatively.

We frequently lay claim to various spatial areas that we want to protect or defend.