All of the following are assumptions about uncertainty reduction identified by the authors EXCEPT

A. interpersonal communication is the primary means of uncertainty reduction
B. exposure to social networks is inversely related to uncertainty
C. the quantity and nature of information that people share change through time
D. interpersonal communication is a developmental process that occurs through stages


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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