Which of the following statements best represents the fundamental assumption of Uncertainty Reduction Theory?
A)When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce anxiety and increase the uncertainty about the behavior of themselves and the other person.
B)When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to engage in nonverbal affiliative expressiveness and reciprocity about the behavior of themselves and the other person.
C)When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to increase their socio-communicative orientation.
D)When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase the predictability about the behavior of themselves and the other person.

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The fundamental assumption of Uncertainty Reduction Theory is that when strangers first meet, their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase predictability about the behavior of themselves and the other person. This theory emphasizes the importance of communication in reducing uncertainty and increasing understanding between individuals. Option A is partially correct, but it does not emphasize the importance of predictability. Options B and C are incorrect as they focus on nonverbal behavior and socio-communicative orientation, respectively, which are not the primary goals of Uncertainty Reduction Theory.

Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Fundamental Assumption