When Mason's Father Dies, He Feels Alone, Despite Being Surrounded

Multiple Choice

When Mason's father dies, he feels alone, despite being surrounded by family and friends. He thinks no one understands how he feels, being without a father. After the funeral, Mason's friend Jayden pulls him aside to share with him how his own father died two years ago. Mason feels reassured that he is not alone and that Jayden can truly understand how he feels. In this instance, Jayden used self-disclosure as __________ Mason.

A) enhancement to the relationship with
B) reciprocity with
C) emotional release for
D) assistance to