An interpersonal process within which two [or more in the case of a family] interaction partners experience and express feelings, communicate verbally and nonverbally, satisfy social motives, augment or reduce social fears, talk and learn about themselves and their unique characteristics, and become "close" (psychologically and often physically: touching, using intimate names and tones of voice) is defined as which of the following?

A. presence
B. intimacy
C. interdependence
D. devotion


Answer: B

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