Social Penetration Theory Uses the Metaphor of an Onion to Illustrate

question 6

True/False

Social penetration theory uses the metaphor of an onion to illustrate how self-disclosure develops over time in a relationship.

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Definitions:

Overdose

The ingestion or exposure to a substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally safe, leading to serious or potentially fatal symptoms.

Freezing Response

A behavioral reaction to a threatening stimulus characterized by immobility and the cessation of all movement, considered a survival mechanism.

Conditioned Emotional Response

The ability of a conditioned stimulus (CS) to elicit emotional reactions as a result of the association of the CS with a painful event.