Paolo is extremely close to his twin sister. He knows he can tell her anything. Paolo’s relationship with his sister reflects which of the four principles of self-disclosure?

a. Self-disclosures occur between two people in a close relationship.
b. Self-disclosing is reciprocal.
c. We disclose a lot in a few encounters.
d. Self-disclosures occur gradually over time.


a. Self-disclosures occur between two people in a close relationship.

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