Factors affecting attraction Flashcards
1
Q
What is self-disclosure, why do people do it and why is it important?
A
- Revealing personal information about yourself.
- Romantic partners reveal more information about their true selves as the relationship progresses.
- These self-disclosures, when used appropriately can strengthen a romantic bond.
2
Q
Who studied the social penetration theory?
A
Altman and Taylor
3
Q
What is the social penetration theory?
A
The gradual process of revealing your inner self.
4
Q
Why do we reveal information?
A
Revealing information is seen as a sign of trust.
5
Q
What is important for the social penetration theory to work?
A
The partner must reciprocate and reveal personal information in order for the relationship to develop.
6
Q
What is breadth?
A
Breadth is narrow at the start because too much information being revealed could be off putting.
7
Q
What is Depth?
A
Depth increases, as a relationship develops more layers are gradually revealed.
