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Discuss the difference and relationship between the depth and breadth of self-disclosure. |
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What does reciprocity mean with regard to self-disclosure? What prompts this reciprocity? |
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What is the relationship between social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Why has Griffin included both theories in the same chapter? |
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According to social penetration theory and social exchange theory, how and why do relationships deteriorate? Explain the process. |
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What other metaphors or analogies can you provide that characterize the relationship between communication and close friendship? What are the theoretical strengths and weaknesses of such constructs? |
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What is the index of relational satisfaction? How does it explain why people who have fallen out of love remain in a relationship? |
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What do social penetration theory and social exchange theory tell us about the ideal conditions for a high level of self-disclosure? |
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Why is the social exchange approach called a "theory of economic behavior"? What is the significance of this label? How do you feel about describing communication theory in economic terms? |
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Explain the meanings and the relationships among the following terms: Outcome, CL, and CLalt. How do they help us to predict the context for optimal self-disclosure? What do they tell us about victims of domestic violence? |
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Does the communication between you and your roommate or your closest friend seem to follow the patterns set forth by social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Elaborate. |
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Can you imagine communicative contexts in which self-disclosure should not be reciprocal? |
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