Relationships-self disclosure

Question 1

What is self disclosure

Answer 1

The voluntary sharing of personal information

Question 2

Types of self disclosure

Answer 2

Neutral- preferences films music ect

Intense- previous sexual relationships accomplishments and disappointments
This is more influential on relationship satisfaction

Optimum-too personal

Question 3

What did Berg and Archer 1980 say about reciprocity

Answer 3

That reciprocity is expected

The more a person disclosures the more expected in return

Question 4

What was specher 2013 aim

Answer 4

To see if reciprocal self disclosure was more influential in determining attraction rather than ones sided

Question 5

What was sprecher task

Answer 5

156 US undergraduates
Unacquainted pairs
Self disclosure task over Skype

Reciprocal condition - took turns in asking questions
Extended reciprocal condition -a number of questions were asked by one and then they swapped roles

Question 6

What was sprecher findings

Answer 6

More positive assessments in the reciprocal condition

Question 7

What was sprecher conclusions

Answer 7

Turn taking reciprocity more likely lead to positive interpersonal outcomes rather than extended reciprocity