Expectancy Violation Theory
Name: Lauren Sales
Topic: The Expectancy Violation Theory and Relating Concepts
Theory: Expectancy Violation Theory
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech the audience will know what the Expectancy Violation Theory (EVT), Threat Threshold and Violation Valence are and the assumptions of EVT. My work related experience with this theory, and scholarly evidence that supports this theory.
Introduction
I. Have you ever been sitting in a movie with several open seats, but people decide to sit right next to or in front of you? Or have you ever had a teacher sit on edge of your desk while lecturing and it made you feel uncomfortable? I’m sure each and every one of us has experienced some sort of uncomforting feelings like I have just mentioned. There is a theory behind this that explains how and why these uncomforting feelings occur. It is called the Expectancy Violation Theory.
II. I have been working in the customer service industry for over 5 years now and I have been introduced to and interacted with many different people. I have had several experiences with the Expectancy Violation Theory and relating components. Also, my knowledge of communication theories from my 3 year studies in college will support this theory and my experiences.
III. People believe that there are socially appropriate communication behaviors and ranges of acceptable behavior. When these boundaries are crossed, it violates our expectancies. From these assumptions the Expectancy Violation Theory was created. According to (Sherif, White, Hood & Sherif, 1961), every day, in some way shape or form, our expectancies are violated.
IV. First I will explain the Expectancy Violation Theory and three of its assumptions. Then I will explain my experience with this theory at my workplace and everyday experiences that most college students can also relate to. Finally, I will talk about scholarly evidence that supports why this theory occurs in our everyday lives.
Topic: The Expectancy Violation Theory and Relating Concepts
Theory: Expectancy Violation Theory
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech the audience will know what the Expectancy Violation Theory (EVT), Threat Threshold and Violation Valence are and the assumptions of EVT. My work related experience with this theory, and scholarly evidence that supports this theory.
Introduction
I. Have you ever been sitting in a movie with several open seats, but people decide to sit right next to or in front of you? Or have you ever had a teacher sit on edge of your desk while lecturing and it made you feel uncomfortable? I’m sure each and every one of us has experienced some sort of uncomforting feelings like I have just mentioned. There is a theory behind this that explains how and why these uncomforting feelings occur. It is called the Expectancy Violation Theory.
II. I have been working in the customer service industry for over 5 years now and I have been introduced to and interacted with many different people. I have had several experiences with the Expectancy Violation Theory and relating components. Also, my knowledge of communication theories from my 3 year studies in college will support this theory and my experiences.
III. People believe that there are socially appropriate communication behaviors and ranges of acceptable behavior. When these boundaries are crossed, it violates our expectancies. From these assumptions the Expectancy Violation Theory was created. According to (Sherif, White, Hood & Sherif, 1961), every day, in some way shape or form, our expectancies are violated.
IV. First I will explain the Expectancy Violation Theory and three of its assumptions. Then I will explain my experience with this theory at my workplace and everyday experiences that most college students can also relate to. Finally, I will talk about scholarly evidence that supports why this theory occurs in our everyday lives.
References: Burgoon, J. K., & Hale, J. L. (1988). Nonverbal expectancy violations: Model elaboration and application to immediacy behaviors. Communication Monographs, 55(1), 58. Koermer, C. D., & Petelle, J. L. (1991). Expectancy violation and student rating of instruction. Communication Quarterly, 39(4), 341-350. Levine, T. R., & Anders, L. N. (2000). Norms, expectations, and deception: A norm violation model of veracity judgments. Communication Monographs, 67(2), 123-127. Sherif, M., O.J., White B.J., Hood, W.R., & Sherif, C.W. (1961). The Robbers cave experiment. Norman, OK: University book exchange. West, R., & Turner, L.H. (2000). Introducing Communication Theory: Analysis and Application. New York: McGraw-Hill.