What predictions would NOT follow from Altman and Taylor's social penetration theory?
A) As you get closer with your roommate, you will discuss more personal information with him or her.
B) If your partner is supportive when you discuss slightly personal information, it is reasonable to assume that he or she will be supportive when you discuss topics that are more intimate.
C) Depth of disclosure between partners tends to be fairly equal across all topical areas.
D) Pace of disclosure tends to slow as disclosures become very intimate.

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This statement does not align with social penetration theory, as the theory suggests that intimacy in a relationship develops as partners disclose more personal information, and this depth of disclosure may not be equal across all topical areas.

Answer: None of the above
 All of the other predictions - A, B, and D - are in line with Altman and Taylor's social penetration theory, as they involve the concepts of increasing intimacy through disclosure, the importance of supportive responses to disclosures, and the slowing of disclosure as intimacy increases.

What Predictions Would NOT Follow from Altman and Taylor's Social