CMN 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Social Penetration Theory, Uncertainty Reduction Theory, Internal Resistance
12 Dec 2016
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The process of developing deeper intimacy with another person through mutual. Concept of self deeply held fears and fantasies religious convictions . Depth of penetration = intimacy of disclosure in a specific area of an individual"s. Breadth of penetration = range of areas in individual"s life over which disclosure. Lecture 10 - 11/1 - social penetration theory & uncertainty reduction theory. Social penetration theory = the role of self-disclosure in process of relationship development and dissolution self-disclosure and other forms of vulnerability. Personality structure = onion-like layers of beliefs and feelings about self, others and the world; deeper layers are more vulnerable, protected and central to self-image goals/aspirations preferences in foods and music biographical data. Self-disclosure = voluntary sharing of personal information (history, preferences, attitudes, feelings, values, secrets, etc. ) with another person; being transparent life takes place. For true intimacy, depth and breadth of penetration are equally important.
