Self-disclosure (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is self-disclosure in relationships?
What is self-disclosure in relationships?
Sharing personal and private aspects
What effect does greater self-disclosure typically have on relationships?
What effect does greater self-disclosure typically have on relationships?
Increases intimacy & stronger bonds
Who developed Social Penetration Theory?
Who developed Social Penetration Theory?
Altman and Dalmas
What is the reciprocal exchange in Social Penetration Theory?
What is the reciprocal exchange in Social Penetration Theory?
Both partners must share to build trust
What characterises breadth of self-disclosure at the start of relationships?
What characterises breadth of self-disclosure at the start of relationships?
Wide range of superficial info
What does high-risk information in depth of self-disclosure include?
What does high-risk information in depth of self-disclosure include?
Personal beliefs, painful memories
Why is sharing deeply personal info on a first date seen as inappropriate?
Why is sharing deeply personal info on a first date seen as inappropriate?
May indicate lack of social skills
How does attribution affect attraction in self-disclosure?
How does attribution affect attraction in self-disclosure?
Sharing with one person is attractive
How is male self-disclosure viewed by women?
How is male self-disclosure viewed by women?
As particularly rewarding
What did Sprecher and Hendrick find about self-disclosure?
What did Sprecher and Hendrick find about self-disclosure?
Strong link to relationship satisfaction
What percentage did Hass & Stafford find used self-disclosure to maintain relationships?
What percentage did Hass & Stafford find used self-disclosure to maintain relationships?
57% of gay men and women
What did Tang et al. find about sexual self-disclosure across cultures?
What did Tang et al. find about sexual self-disclosure across cultures?
Accepted in individualist cultures
How does Duck's theory challenge self-disclosure theory?
How does Duck's theory challenge self-disclosure theory?
Deep disclosure occurs in breakdowns too