action or power of evoking interest in or liking for someone or something
self disclosure
revealing information about themself to another person
self disclosure
tend to disclose more information to those that we like, and like people who reveal information about themselves to us more
self disclosure
thought to be an indication of trust that information will stay between the individuals
social penetration theory
altman and taylor suggested that as a relationship between individuals develops, the breadth and depth of interpersonal communication increases from shallow levels to become more intimate
breadth
types of topics that can be discussed, certain areas may not be appropriate until a certain level of friendship
depth
level of information about a topic that is revealed such as information that is emotionally painful
reciprocity
relationships will only develop if both individuals are active in both disclosing information and responding in an appropriate way
attributions
individuals consider motivations behind self disclosure, someone who is seen to disclose to anyone is seen as less attractive than someone who discloses to specific because they are seen as special
appropriateness
while revealing information generally seen as improving relationships, breaking social norms or revealing information too early can have opposite reaction, lower attraction
