When Ian Met Maria for the First Time, He Found

question 7

Multiple Choice

When Ian met Maria for the first time, he found himself asking Maria a lot of questions so that he could ease his anxiety and get to know her better. Which communication theory best explains Ian's behavior?

• A) dialectical theory
• B) uncertainty reduction theory
• C) social exchange theory
• D) social penetration theory

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