The expectancy violation theory helps explain
A) how our expectation of how others should behave around us affects our responses to them
B) why nonverbal violations are often perceived negatively
C) why people lean in expectantly when someone tells a secret
D) how we articulate social rules to others

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The expectancy violation theory explains how individuals respond to unexpected behaviors from others, focusing on how these behaviors deviate from social norms and personal expectations.

The Expectancy Violation Theory Helps Explain