We get to know people through self-disclosure, which occurs across three dimensions: breadth, depth, and frequency. The theory that explains this process is known as what theory?

a. dialectical
b. relational maintenance
c. uncertainty reduction
d. social penetration


Answer: d. social penetration

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Nonverbal hecklers can be as distracting as verbal hecklers because they ____.

A. erode a speaker's confidence B. absorb a speaker's attention C. diminish the speaker's ability to attend to the rest of the audience D. are more common than verbal hecklers E. All of these answers are true.

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__________ distance, which measures from 12 to 25 feet or more, protects you. At this distance, you could take defensive action if threatened

a) Intimate b) Personal c) Social d) Public

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A career counselor states, "I want my audience to be able to identify their skills related to their interests." This statement is most likely an example of _____

A) ?a self-talk B) ?chronological delivery C) ?cognitive restructuring D) ?a speech goal

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Which of the following is NOT a relaxation technique suggested by your authors?

a. ?A brisk walk around the block b. ?Clench and unclench your hands or toes unobtrusively c. ?Visualizing serene settings d. ?All of the choices are correct.

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