Terms
define self-disclosure
The process of revealing information about one's self to other people
Who created it?
Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor
Relationships progress from non-intimate to ___
intimate
What theory is the Social Penetration Theory related to?
The Social Exchange Theory
of a form of self disclosure
Sharing clothing
Mocking
Roughhousing
Smiling
Eye contact
Personal idioms (sweetie, pookie, snuggle bunny)
Define breadth
Breadth is the number of topics discussed in a relationship
In what year did they propose their theory?
1973
Relational development is systematic and ...?
predictable
What is the reward/cost ratio?
The balance between positive and negative relationship experiences
of a risk of self-disclosing
Rejection
Negative impression
Loss of control
Hurting others
the term for the outer layer of a person
The public image
Why was this theory developed
to provide a better understanding of closeness between 2 people
Relational development includes de-penetration and...?
dissolution
What is the Exploratory Affective Exchange Stage?
the results in the emergence of our personality to others
what true self-disclosure is
Honest
Deep
Revealing
Generally unavailable from other sources
Define depth
the degree of personal disclosure and intimacy
What does this theory propose?
communication between people starts of as mostly superficial (somewhat insignificant) and as the relationship develops it becomes more deep and personal
How do relationships progress?
through self-disclosure
What is the Stable Exchange Stage?
the results in complete openness and spontaneity for relational patterns
of a benefit of self disclosing
Catharsis
Self-Clarification
Self-Validation
Reciprocity
Impression formation
Relationship Maintenance and Enhancement