The ________ theory suggests that over time as your relationship strengthens, you peel away the outer layers and move toward the personal layers to learn more private information, such as characteristics, values, and beliefs of another person
a. intimacy insertion
b. social penetration
c. exclusivity diffusion
d. confidentiality
Answer: b
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One of the widely known theories of identities is the social identity theory. Which of the following best describes its claims on social identity formation?
A. Social identity is formed based on ascribed characteristics only. B. Social identity is formed based on the context in which it occurs. C. Social identity is formed based on the social categories of group memberships. D. Social identity is formed based on the extent to which we are successfully or unsuccessfully interpellated.
Women have smaller brains and more gray matter, which has been linked to
a. inferior nonverbal facility. b. inferior verbal facility. c. superior verbal facility. d. superior communication styles. e. None of the above
The model of communication referred to as "human communication as action" may be summarized with the phrase _____
a. communication takes place when messages are sent and received b. communication takes place only when messages are intentional c. communication takes place when meanings are created and maintained d. communication takes place when human beings are affected by each other
Analytical memos are written to share with research participants.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)