Interpersonal Communications Ch. 4

Which is the fourth stage of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Reinforcing the original expectation.

True self-disclosure must be __________.

Honest.

Sociologist Erving Goffman compared facework to being a ____________.

playwright or actor.

The __________ model examines __________ of self-disclosure.

social penetration; breadth and depth.

Most Americans have fairly high self-esteem and rate themselves as generally "above average."

True.

Facts about you reveal more than your opinions.

False.

High self-esteem guarantees interpersonal success.

False.

Items in the __________ area of the Johari Window become public primarily through self-disclosure.

Hidden.

What do social scientists call others against whom you evaluate your own characteristics?

Reference groups.

You always look forward to the hair salon. You enjoy talking to your stylist about your opinions and feelings, discussions in which you typically gain some new insight. Which benefit of self-disclosure do you enjoy in this situation?

Self-clarification.