Expectancy violation theory:
A. proposes that it is your expectations that will influence the outcome of a communication as positive or negative.
B. permits us to see inside others (what makes them tick).
C. explains nonverbal communication.
D. shows exactly what happens when communication breaks down.
Answer: A. proposes that it is your expectations that will influence the outcome of a communication as positive or negative.
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