Metropolitan State University of Denver Communication Professor Michael Monsour Asked

question 24

Multiple Choice

Metropolitan State University of Denver communication professor Michael Monsour asked 164 communication students what they meant by "intimacy" when used in reference to their same-sex and their opposite-sex friends. Which of the following meanings of intimacy was mentioned the most?

• A) self-disclosure
• B) emotional expression
• C) unconditional support
• D) sexual contact

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