Social Penetration Theory of Irwin Altman & Dalmas Taylor

According to Social Penetration Theory, what does the 'multilayered onion' structure represent?

What is the main route to deep social penetration as described by Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor?

According to the analysis by Arthur VanLear mentioned in the chapter, what percentage of talk in developing relationships involved the disclosure of intimate confidences?

What does the 'law of reciprocity' in Social Penetration Theory refer to?

What is 'depenetration' in the context of Social Penetration Theory?

Social Penetration Theory borrows ideas from social exchange theory. What is the 'relational outcome'?

What does the 'minimax principle of human behavior' claim?

In social exchange theory, what is the Comparison Level (CL) used to gauge?

What does the Comparison Level of Alternatives (CLalt) represent in social penetration theory?

According to the theory, what is the optimum situation for both parties in a relationship, expressed in terms of Outcome, CL, and CLalt?

The minimax principle that undergirds social penetration theory is also referred to as what?

According to the ethical reflection on Epicurus, what did he define as the 'good life'?

What is the 'dialectical model' that Altman later proposed as a revision to his original theory?

What is 'territoriality' as a factor in social penetration, according to Altman's later research?

According to the critique by Sandra Petronio, what is a primary flaw in social penetration theory's assumptions?

What critique did Julia Wood offer regarding social exchange theories like social penetration theory?

Which of the following describes the 'breadth' of penetration in social penetration theory?

According to one of the four observations about the penetration process, what is the nature of penetration speed?

What does social penetration theory suggest about sharing autobiographical memories compared to simply sharing feelings?

Altman and Taylor predicted that a friendship would develop only if it proceeded in what manner?

Why might a person remain in an unsatisfying relationship, according to the principles of social exchange theory?

The inner core of the 'onion' in Social Penetration Theory is described as containing what?

What does Paul Wright's perspective add to the critique of social penetration theory's self-centered focus?

Altman's study of college freshmen found that students were more likely to remain at the university if they did what in their dorm rooms?

What is the relationship between depth and breadth of self-disclosure in achieving true intimacy?

The concept of 'self-disclosure' in the theory is defined as what?

Why were Altman and Taylor not certain that people always base their relational decisions on reliable information when using the minimax principle?

Which statement best reflects Altman and Taylor's view on personality structure, as presented in the chapter?

What happens to the layers of the 'onion' as the wedge of disclosure nears the center, according to the theory?

What is the first of the four observations Altman and Taylor outlined about the process of social penetration?

In the context of relational satisfaction, what establishes a person's Comparison Level (CL)?

What does a negative relational assessment (costs outweighing benefits) lead to, even if partners are physically in the same space?

The term 'social penetration' is defined in the chapter as the process of developing deeper intimacy with another person through what means?

What did Epicurus caution about the pursuit of pleasure?

In Altman's later research on dorm living, what did environmental disclosure, such as wall decorations, promote?

What is the primary reason the chapter gives for the lasting appeal and memorability of social penetration theory for students?

According to social penetration theory, a relationship characterized by 'depth without breadth' is typical of what?

When are disagreements and deviance from the norm more likely to be seen as negatives in a relationship, according to the chapter?

Who were the originators of Social Penetration Theory?

Social penetration theory suggests that once a disclosure 'wedge' has penetrated deeply, what is a consequence?

In Arthur VanLear's study of conversations in developing relationships, what was the most frequent type of talk, accounting for 65 percent?

A relationship is considered stable in social exchange theory when which condition is met?

What is the primary characteristic of 'ethical egoism' as described in the chapter?

Petronio critiques Altman and Taylor's onion-layer model by suggesting that privacy boundaries are what?

According to the chapter, why might a person who discloses private information not necessarily desire or achieve a stronger bond?

How does the theory describe a 'casual friendship' in terms of disclosure?

Which psychological concept from another theory is explicitly connected to social penetration theory's assumption that lasting intimacy requires continual and mutual vulnerability?

What does social exchange theory claim about college freshmen choosing friends versus investors choosing stocks?

What is a potential downside or 'cost' of getting to know someone better, as illustrated by the example of Pete?

The chapter concludes that despite critiques of being too simple, social penetration theory has stood the test of time because it provides what?