Explain the difference between self-description and self-disclosure.

What will be an ideal response?


Self-description refers to information about the self that is obvious to others through our appearance and behavior. Self-disclosure refers to revealing information that others cannot know unless we make it known to them.

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According to Mark Knapp and Anita Vangelisti's stages of intimate relationships, which stage is characterized by a statement such as "I don't like early rock and roll music; I'd rather listen to classical music"?

a. experimenting b. differentiating c. intensifying d. avoiding e. circumscribing

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Explicit references to the audience, inclusive language, and a clear organizational pattern are all

strategies for encouraging A) decorum. B) resonance. C) commitment. D) reinforcement. E) coherence.

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A well-constructed Problem-Cause-Solution speech should focus equally on each of the three elements (problem, cause, and solution)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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People in high context cultures put more emphasis on nonverbal codes to interpret meaning

True False

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