self-disclosure

• What is self-disclosure?

  Revealing personal info about yourself
• How does self-disclosure change as a relationship develops?

  More personal info is revealed over time
• What does social penetration theory suggest about personal information sharing?

  One partner's disclosure prompts the other's
• What happens when partners disclose more personal information?

  They penetrate more deeply into each other's lives
• At what stage is self-disclosure welcomed and reciprocated?

  When the relationship reaches a certain stage
• What are the two dimensions of self-disclosure mentioned?

  Breadth and depth of self-disclosure
• How do breadth and depth of self-disclosure affect commitment?

  Increased breadth and depth lead to more commitment
• Why is the breadth of disclosure narrow in early relationship stages?

  Many topics are off limits initially
• What happens to self-disclosure as a relationship develops?

  It becomes deeper and reveals true selves
• What do Reis and Shaver suggest about reciprocity in self-disclosure?

  It is necessary for relationship development
• What effect does reciprocal self-disclosure have on relationships?

  It increases intimacy and deepens the relationship