Question 1

________ is defined as the process of developing deeper intimacy with another person through mutual self-disclosure and other forms of vulnerability.

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Question 2

Social penetration theory predicts that for someone who leaves an abusive partner, their relationship falls short of their ________.

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Question 3

Discuss the difference and relationship between the depth and breadth of self-disclosure.

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Question 4

What does reciprocity mean with regard to self-disclosure? What prompts this reciprocity?

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Question 5

What is the relationship between social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Why has Griffin included both theories in the same chapter?

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Question 6

According to social penetration theory and social exchange theory, how and why do relationships deteriorate? Explain the process.

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Question 7

What metaphors or analogies can you provide that characterize the relationship between communication and close friendship? What are the theoretical strengths and weaknesses of such constructs?

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Question 8

What is the index of relational satisfaction? How does it explain why people who have fallen out of love remain in a relationship?

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Question 9

What do social penetration theory and social exchange theory tell us about the ideal conditions for a high level of self-disclosure?

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Question 10

Explain the meanings of and the relationships among the following terms: outcome, CL, and CL_alt. How do they help us to predict the context for optimal self-disclosure? What do they tell us about victims of domestic violence?

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Question 11

Does the communication between you and your roommate or your closest friend seem to follow the patterns set forth by social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Elaborate.

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Question 12

Compare social penetration theory's conception of the self with those developed by coordinated management of meaning and symbolic interactionism.

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Question 13

Is there a relationship between expectancy violations theory and social exchange theory?

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Question 14

Is the self static or dynamic? How does the explanation given by Altman and Taylor differ from that given by Mead?

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Quiz 8: Social Penetration Theory