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

1.When our life partner does something unexpected, we are sometimes less able to predict their attitudes and behaviors.
2.Because there are fewer nonverbal cues in online communication, people have a greater need for uncertainty reduction online than face to face.
3.Engaging in direct communication is referred to as an extractive strategy.
4.Low uncertainty occurs when people feel confident in their ability to predict and explain someone’s behavior.
5.The primary premise underlying the original uncertainty reduction theory is that people generally dislike uncertainty and are therefore motivated to reduce it.


1.TRUE
2.TRUE
3.FALSE
4.TRUE
5.TRUE

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