Think about a past relationship you had with a friend or a romantic partner. Describe the 5

stages of relationship deterioration.

What will be an ideal response?


Differentiating involves high levels of disclosure and expression of deep feelings.
Circumscribing includes off-limits topics and diminishing of intimacy and disclosure. Stagnating
involves superficial communicating with little meeting of inclusion, control, or affection needs.
Avoiding involves limited communication, particularly face-to-face. Terminating involves
expressing that the relationship is over.

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

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Evaluate Social Penetration Theory using the standard criteria for theory evaluation.

What will be an ideal response?

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