Among Social Penetration Theory's assumptions are the ideas that relationships progress from nonintimate to intimate, their progress is generally systematic and predictable, relational development includes depenetration and dissolution, and ________.
A) the ongoing dialectic will shape the ultimate nature of the relationship
B) self-disclosure is at the heart of relational development
C) conflict is inevitable, and ultimately good
D) uncertainty is inevitable, and ultimately good
E) good or bad, we all need relationships

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Social Penetration Theory emphasizes the role of self-disclosure in relational development, making it a central assumption that relationships progress from nonintimate to intimate. While the ongoing dialectic and conflict are important factors, they are not explicitly stated as assumptions of the theory. Likewise, while uncertainty is inevitable, the theory does not posit that it is necessarily good. Finally, the assertion that "we all need relationships" is not explicitly stated as an assumption of the theory.

Among Social Penetration Theory's Assumptions Are the Ideas That Relationships