Self-disclosure (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Definition of self-disclosure
Definition of self-disclosure
Revealing personal information to another to build relationships
Altman & Taylor (1973): how relationships develop
Altman & Taylor (1973): how relationships develop
Progressive increases in breadth & depth of shared info
Ajzen (1977): self-disclosure as...
Ajzen (1977): self-disclosure as...
Information processing leading to positive impressions
How people who self-disclose are perceived (Ajzen)
How people who self-disclose are perceived (Ajzen)
More likeable, trustworthy, and kind
Appropriateness of disclosure factor
Appropriateness of disclosure factor
Timing & context matter - too early = inappropriate
Attributions for disclosure factor
Attributions for disclosure factor
Perceived reasons affect attraction - special vs oversharing
Gender differences in self-disclosure
Gender differences in self-disclosure
Women seen as better communicators; men's disclosure less typical, more rewarding
Optimal intimacy level for disclosure
Optimal intimacy level for disclosure
Moderate levels most effective for attraction
Collins & Miller (1994) key finding
Collins & Miller (1994) key finding
Self-disclosure is both cause & effect of attraction
Kito (2010) cross-cultural finding
Kito (2010) cross-cultural finding
Higher self-disclosure in romantic vs friendship relationships