Susan,Sharon,Kyle and Ben Have Been Friends and Co-Workers for a Number

question 65

Multiple Choice

Susan,Sharon,Kyle and Ben have been friends and co-workers for a number of years and they regularly eat lunch together.What pattern of self-disclosure would you predict?

• A) Kyle and Ben disclose more about themselves than do Susan and Sharon.
• B) Ben is more likely to disclose more to Kyle than to Susan or Sharon.
• C) Ben is more likely to disclose to Susan or Sharon than to Kyle.
• D) Susan is more likely to disclose to Kyle than to Sharon.

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Definitions:

Group Identity

The feeling of belonging to a particular group and identifying with its members, values, and norms, which can significantly influence personal behavior and perceptions.

Status Competition

it denotes a situation where individuals or groups compete against each other to gain recognition, importance, or social standing within a given context.

Emotional Distances

The level of emotional separation or disconnection between individuals or within groups, affecting communication and understanding.

Attachment Style

Patterns of expectations, needs, and behaviors in interpersonal relationships, shaped by early interactions with caregivers.