Zach discloses very personal medical information to his therapist, yet does not expect the therapist to confide in him. However, when he discloses to his friends, he does expect them to share information with him in exchange for his disclosures. What norm do Zach's expectations about disclosure reflect?

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Zach's expectations reflect the norm of reciprocity, which suggests that when someone shares personal information, there is an expectation that the other party will share something of similar value in return. This is common in personal relationships but not necessarily in professional ones like that with a therapist.

Zach Discloses Very Personal Medical Information to His Therapist, Yet