Most of Arthur and Yousef's Friendship Involves Jogging Together and Simple

question 79

Multiple Choice

Most of Arthur and Yousef's friendship involves jogging together and simple chitchat over coffee, but one weekend Yousef tells Arthur about his mother's recent cancer diagnosis. Arthur and Yousef's relationship reflects which of the four principles of self-disclosure?

• A) Self-disclosures occur between two people in a close relationship.
• B) Self-disclosing is reciprocal.
• C) We disclose a lot in a few encounters.
• D) Self-disclosures occur gradually over time.

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Definitions:

High-Context Culture

A culture in which the social context surrounding a written document is far more important than the document itself. One must be very careful about cultural norms, nonverbal behaviors on both sides, and anything else involving the overall atmosphere of the communication.

Cultural Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups or cultures.

Selective Listening

Paying attention only to information that confirms one's preconceptions, ignoring or dismissing differing viewpoints.

Subconscious Mind

The part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings.