Self-disclosure

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  • Created on: 13-10-17 20:18
Define self disclosure
Revealing personal information about yourself
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When do romantic partners reveal more about themselves?
As their relationship develops as it could strengthen it
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What is the social penetration theory about?
How relationship develops
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Should self-disclosure be a gradual or sudden process?
Gradual
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Why shouldn't self-disclosure be sudden?
It could ruin the relationship
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What does self-disclosure involve?
The reciprocal exchange of information
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What does revealing personal information display?
Trust and should be done by both partners to make the relationship successful
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What is the analogy of the breadth and depth of self-disclosure?
The layers of an onion
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What happens if both bredth and depth of self-disclosure increases?
It increases the chances of the relationship being successful
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What sort of information would be revealed at the start of the relationship?
Low risk information such as likes and dislikes
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What sort of information would be revealed as the relationship progresses?
High risk information such as painful memories and experiences
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