What Predictions Would NOT Follow from Altman and Taylor's Social

question 61

Multiple Choice

What predictions would NOT follow from Altman and Taylor's social penetration theory?

• A) As you get closer with your roommate,you will discuss more personal information with him or her.
• B) If your partner is supportive when you discuss slightly personal information,it is reasonable to assume that he or she will be supportive when you discuss topics that are more intimate.
• C) Depth of disclosure between partners tends to be fairly equal across all topical areas.
• D) The pace of disclosure tends to slow as disclosures become very intimate.

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Definitions:

Triplet

In quantum mechanics, a term often used to describe a system (such as an atomic or molecular state) that has three closely related energy levels or sub-states.

Spectral Data

Information derived from the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, used to analyze and identify substances.

IR

Infrared radiation or spectroscopy, a technique used to identify and study chemicals through their absorption of infrared light.

Septet

A splitting pattern observed in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy indicating that a nucleus is coupled to six equivalent protons, giving seven peaks.