Even for non-words, many other layers of expectation violation are possible (e.g., how many double letters, such as “zz,” are included in a string, how unusual is the string’s phonology).

Expectancy Violations Theory According to a review by Burgoon (2016), EVT began with research on Proxemics, nonverbal communication through interpersonal distance .

Expectancy Violations Theory According to a review by Burgoon (2016), EVT began with research on Proxemics, nonverbal communication through interpersonal distance .