Exam 8: Sharing Personal Information

When Elena told Ron about her frustrating relationship with her mother, Ron revealed he also had a strained relationship with his parents. Elena and Ron's conversation reflects which of the four principles of self-disclosure?

Nedelka and Jim spent their first volunteer shift together organizing boxes. They got along right away, but they felt like they suddenly became friends after they each admitted to secretly enjoying organizing things. Nedelka and Jim are experiencing which benefit of self-disclosure?

When Nelson and Chin first became friends, Nelson disclosed that he gets a little anxious occasionally. Now that they have known each other for a while, Nelson feels comfortable telling Chin that sometimes he feels so paralyzed by anxiety that he is unable to leave his house in the morning. Identify and explain the principle of self-disclosure Nelson and Chin are exhibiting.

Research suggests that discussing problems with their friends, also called ______, can increase the risk of depression in adolescents.

Abdul wants to communicate that his grandmother's death deeply affected him. "A beloved grandmother's death is a huge event. It would leave emotional scars on anyone," he says. Identify the skill(s) in which Abdul needs improvement and describe how he could rephrase his statements to engage in true self-disclosure.

"Pat and I were so happy to reveal that our adoption went through while we were with family. It made the good news so much more enjoyable," says Lindsay. Lindsay is experiencing ______.

According to Social Penetration Theory, ______ involves knowing how another feels about intimate topics.

"I think Aline and I are going to be really close friends. We just 'clicked' right away," says Jen. Based on Jen's description, you would expect her relationship with Aline to be characterized by which patterns?

The process of intentionally telling another person personal information that they would have trouble finding out otherwise is referred to as ______.

Social media raises many questions about the concept of privacy.

Explain the difference between history and story in self-disclosure.

The hidden self encompasses information that others know about you, although you're unaware of it.

Which statement reflects a tenet of Communication Privacy Management Theory (CPM)?

Whenever you speak to your friend Sara, you find yourself telling her everything. Identify and explain the quality Sara possesses that encourages your self-disclosures.

Lena knows she needs to tell her fiancé about the extent of her anxiety, but she is uncomfortable having such a serious conversation out of the blue. Instead, she decides to start the conversation in a light-hearted way. Lena's decision most reflects which element of self-disclosure?

Issues of self-identity provide compelling reasons to withhold disclosures.

In the "life as theater" metaphor, where is private information kept?

"I'm so glad I finally told my mother about my thoughts. It's like a huge weight has come off me, and I feel so much better," says Brian. Brian is likely experiencing ______.

Give an example from your own life when you had to choose whether or not to disclose something to a close friend or loved one. Examine the risks and benefits that you weighed and identify the factor that ultimately swayed you.

Self-disclosure is rarely a risk to a relationship.