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1. What is self-disclosure?
2. Identify the three layers and two other factors of social penetration theory.
3. What are three ways in which self-disclosure can lead to intimacy?
4. Identify three ways to enhance self-disclosure skills.
5. What relational dialectic most closely impacts communication privacy management
theory?
6. What are two examples of communication rules?
7. What relational dialectic is most challenging for our romantic interpersonal relationships?
8. Why is the relational dialectic of autonomy versus connection most challenging for
family members?
9. Identify three benefits of using self-disclosure.
10. What are three strategies relational partners can use to help maintain their relationship?
11. Provide two examples of using assurances as a strategy for maintaining relationships.
12. What are three suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of our supportive
communication?
13. Identify three ways in which self-disclosure can undermine relational maintenance.
14. Identify the two relational dialectics that are most applicable to family relationships.
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15. Explain social penetration theory and how it relates to our use of self-disclosure.
16. Describe how relational partners can increase the effectiveness of their self-disclosure
17. How can relational dialectics help us better understand ourselves and our personal
relationships? Be sure to identify and give an example of each relational dialectic.
18. Describe and provide an example of three maintenance strategies.
19. Explain how we can ensure that we provide competent, effective, supportive
communication for our relational partners?
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