Question 1

Sandra Petronio prefers to use which of the following terms when describing the central action of her theory?
A) disclosure of private information
B) interactive intimacy
C) self-disclosure
D) self-other revelation

Accepted Answer

Sandra Petronio prefers the term "disclosure of private information" to describe the central action of her Communication Privacy Management Theory, as it encompasses a broader range of information sharing beyond just self-disclosure.

Question 2

According to communication privacy management theory (CPM), which of the following statements is true about the five factors that play into the way people develop their own privacy rules?
A) Abused children find it difficult to have an abnormal conversation when their confidants are engaged in mundane activities.
B) Attraction and liking as interpersonal motives fail to loosen privacy boundaries.
C) Both men and women feel more hesitant to reveal private information to a woman than to a man.
D) Cultures differ on the value of openness and disclosure.

Accepted Answer

Cultures differ on the value of openness and disclosure, which is one of the factors in CPM theory that influences how people develop their privacy rules.

Question 3

According to communication privacy management theory (CPM), which of the following is NOT one of the factors that play into the way people develop their own privacy rules?
A) culture
B) family background
C) motivation
D) risk-benefit ratios

Accepted Answer

Family background is not explicitly listed as a factor in CPM theory; the theory focuses on culture, motivation, and risk-benefit ratios as key influences on privacy rule development.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a reluctant confidant?
A) a confidant who deserves access and control regarding private information and the rules for sharing it
B) a confidant who is fully committed to not sharing private information if not desired by the original owner
C) a co-owner of private information who did not seek it nor want it
D) a recipient who sought out private information to help others out

Accepted Answer

A reluctant confidant is someone who becomes a co-owner of private information without seeking or wanting that responsibility.

Question 5

A ________ refers to a confidant who deserves access and control regarding private information and the rules for sharing it.
A) reluctant confidant
B) deliberate confidant
C) shareholder
D) stakeholder

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ refers to a confidant who...

Question 6

Pastor Rick seeks private information about the members of his church. He asks a lot of questions to be able to know the members better. In this scenario, Rick most likely exemplifies the role of a(n) ________.
A) deliberate confidant
B) intentional owner
C) induced discloser
D) reluctant confederate

Accepted Answer

Pastor Rick is intentionally seeking private information from church members, which aligns with the role of a deliberate confidant who actively seeks to know personal details about others.

Question 7

When a recipient agrees to allow the original owner of private information to make decisions regarding further disclosure and control, which of the following terms does Petronio use to describe the recipient?
A) participatory owner
B) secondary owner
C) shareholder
D) silent partner

Accepted Answer

Petronio uses the term "shareholder" to describe a recipient who agrees to let the original owner make decisions about further disclosure and control of private information.

Question 8

Erin tells her friend Keith about her intention to marry her long-distance partner and move to another country. They agree that Keith can't tell anyone in his family about this except his wife. Which of the following is illustrated in this scenario?
A) boundary activation
B) boundary linkage
C) boundary ownership
D) boundary turbulence

Accepted Answer

Boundary linkage is illustrated as Erin and Keith agree on who can be informed about the secret, creating a link between them and Keith's wife.

Question 9

In the context of boundary turbulence, which of the following situations best exemplifies fuzzy boundaries?
A) when Simon discusses a sensitive case with his advocate in the presence of the advocate's neighbor
B) when Keith reveals Kyra's secret relationship under the influence of alcohol to her friends
C) when Sean posts pictures of a trip that was supposed to be a secret on social media and tags all his college friends
D) when Dorothy lies about her medical condition to avoid embarrassment

Accepted Answer

Fuzzy boundaries occur when there is a lack of clarity about who is allowed to know certain information. In option A, Simon discussing a sensitive case in the presence of an unintended third party (the advocate's neighbor) exemplifies fuzzy boundaries, as it is unclear who should have access to the information.

Question 10

The interpretive criterion that CPM does NOT meet well is ________.
A) aesthetic appeal
B) clarification of values
C) communication of agreement
D) understanding of people

Accepted Answer

The answer of The interpretive criterion that CPM does NOT...

Question 11

Petronio believes that no one truly owns his or her private information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Petronio believes that no one truly owns...

Question 12

Sandra Petronio chooses to talk about the phrase "disclosure of private information" because she feels that the phrase has a positive feel as opposed to the neutral connotation of the phrase "self-disclosure."

Accepted Answer

Sandra Petronio uses the phrase "disclosure of private information" to emphasize that the information shared is not always about oneself and can involve others, not because it has a positive feel.

Question 13

Disclosers must realize that the personal privacy boundary encompassing an information morphs into a collective boundary that seldom shrinks back to being solely personal.

Accepted Answer

Once personal information is shared, it often becomes part of a collective boundary, making it difficult to revert to a solely personal state due to the nature of information dissemination and sharing.

Question 14

Once an individual becomes a co-owner of another person's private information, each party should have an equal say in how the information is managed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once an individual becomes a co-owner of...

Question 15

Not all boundary ownership is 50-50, which suggests that not all co-owners come into ownership naturally, intentionally, or willingly.

Accepted Answer

Boundary ownership can vary based on legal agreements, historical claims, or other factors, meaning co-ownership may not always be equal or consensual.

Question 16

As a general rule of thumb, people who are highly eager to take on the role of confidant have a high control over what they hear.

Accepted Answer

Being eager to take on the role of confidant does not necessarily mean having control over what they hear; it depends on the context and the willingness of others to share information.

Question 17

In the context of boundary linkage, it is unlikely that a recipient will deal with new information the way the discloser wants when the discloser and recipient have a close, trusting relationship.

Accepted Answer

In a close, trusting relationship, the recipient is more likely to handle new information in a manner consistent with the discloser's expectations due to mutual understanding and respect.

Question 18

Boundary turbulence is the result of failed coordination.

Accepted Answer

Boundary turbulence occurs when there is a lack of agreement or coordination on privacy boundaries, leading to conflicts or misunderstandings.

Question 19

A confidant fully committed to handling private information according to the original owner's privacy rules is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A confidant fully committed to handling private...

Question 20

The overall process of co-managing collective boundaries that Petronio envisions is not simple and focuses on boundary ________, boundary ________, and boundary ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The overall process of co-managing collective boundaries...

Quiz 12: Communication Privacy Management Theory

Sandra Petronio prefers to use which of the following terms when describing the central action of her theory?

According to communication privacy management theory (CPM) , which of the following statements is true about the five factors that play into the way people develop their own privacy rules?

According to communication privacy management theory (CPM) , which of the following is NOT one of the factors that play into the way people develop their own privacy rules?

Which of the following best describes a reluctant confidant?

A ________ refers to a confidant who deserves access and control regarding private information and the rules for sharing it.

Pastor Rick seeks private information about the members of his church. He asks a lot of questions to be able to know the members better. In this scenario, Rick most likely exemplifies the role of a(n) ________.

When a recipient agrees to allow the original owner of private information to make decisions regarding further disclosure and control, which of the following terms does Petronio use to describe the recipient?

Erin tells her friend Keith about her intention to marry her long-distance partner and move to another country. They agree that Keith can't tell anyone in his family about this except his wife. Which of the following is illustrated in this scenario?

In the context of boundary turbulence, which of the following situations best exemplifies fuzzy boundaries?

The interpretive criterion that CPM does NOT meet well is ________.