QUESTIONS TO SHARPEN YOUR FOCUS

1		The onion model in Figure 9-1 is sectioned into eight parts, representing the breadth of a person's life. How would you label these eight regions of interest in your life?
2		Jesus said, "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." Given the minimax principle of human behavior used in a social exchange analysis, how is such a sacrifice possible?
3		Social penetration theory is usually thought of as a theory of self-disclosure. What are some other ways of showing vulnerability in a relationship?
4		The romantic truism "to know her is to love her" seems to contradict the relational adage "familiarity breeds contempt." Given the principles of social penetration theory, can you think of a way both statements might be true?