Regarding self-disclosure, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. People are more likely to reveal themselves to persons they like than to those they find unattractive.
b. Self-disclosure is governed by unspoken rules about what's acceptable.
c. When self-disclosure proceeds at a rapid pace, it builds trust, intimacy, reciprocity, and positive feelings.
d. People often feel freer to express their true feelings on social networking websites, which can lead to genuine, face-to-face friendships, but can also lead to overdisclosure.


C

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