When Mark met Erin for the first time, he found himself asking Erin a ton of questions so that he could ease his anxiety about her and get to know her better. Which theory best explains Mark's behavior?
A) Dialectical theory
B) Uncertainty reduction theory
C) Predicted outcome value theory
D) Social construction theory
E) Social exchange theory
B
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