Ryan is starting a new job and is both excited and nervous. At his previous job, employees always ate lunch at their desks and often worked 10-12 hour days. With the new job, Ryan isn’t sure what to expect--should he stay late? Should he pack a lunch? Should he wear a suit? According to Berger, Ryan’s questions are examples of ______.
A. behavioral uncertainty
B. deviance
C. expectancy violation valence
D. passive uncertainty reduction
A. behavioral uncertainty
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