Examines how individuals in a dyad where at least one member was recruited from an introductory communication course react to expectancy-violating changes in affectionate behavior. Indicates that unexpected changes in affectionate involvement produce changes in recipients' cognitive assessments and behavior reactions. Suggests that violative…

Derives hypotheses concerning patterns of interaction that occur across time in truthful and deceptive conversations among undergraduate students. Examines the nature of adaptability and mutual influence in interaction, interpersonal deception theory and interaction adaptation theory. Finds that deceivers felt more anxious and were more concerned…