Which of the Following Ideas Holds That Relationships Progress from Superficial

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ideas holds that relationships progress from superficial exchanges to relatively deeper ones?

• A) Social penetration theory
• B) Social exchange theory
• C) Mere exposure effect
• D) Matching hypothesis

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