Li Ming is sometimes offended by her American friends' easy and open self-disclosure. In her family in China, discretion is valued, and Li Ming wouldn't be comfortable disclosing personal information to anyone except a family member or a romantic partner. Li Ming is discovering that self-disclosure

A. varies in breadth and depth.
B. is intentional.
C. varies among relationships.
D. is influenced by cultural roles.


Answer: D

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