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

1. The process of hearing ourselves disclose helps clarify our self-concepts.
2. Reciprocal self-disclosure during initial encounters usually results in positive feelings.
3. Self-disclosure is rarely a risk to a relationship.
4. Most people have the same needs for openness.
5. Long-term relationships are usually characterized by initially low self-disclosures followed by a spike up before a leveling off of openness.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

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