Social penetration theory uses the metaphor of an onion to illustrate how self-disclosure develops over time in a relationship.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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According to Katherine Rowan's Theory of Informatory and Explanatory Communication, which of the following presentation purposes is more informatory than explanatory?

a. overcoming confusion and misunderstanding b. clarifying a difficult term c. explaining a quasi-scientific concept d. reporting new information e. All of the above are examples of informatory communication.

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Iterative coordination, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through smartphones, typically involves ______.

a. adjusting previously scheduled meeting times b. ignoring previously scheduled meeting times c. progressively defining when and where to encounter someone through multiple calls or messages d. changing plans once someone has already set out for the encounter

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It is important for speakers to remember that the listeners' judgments about a speaker's ethos __________.

A. are durable and lasting B. are general in nature C. are mainly based on appearance D. take a long time to develop

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What type of organizational pattern highlights the aspects of a topic that are most useful and important for an audience to understand?

a. Spatial b. Chronological c. Topical d. Causal

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