Which of the following assumptions of Social Penetration Theory is NOT correctly stated?

A. Relationships progress from intimate to nonintimate.
B. Relational development includes depenetration and dissolution.
C. Self-disclosure is at the core of relationship development.
D. Relational development is generally systematic and predictable.


Answer: A

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