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Consider the opening story of the chapter. Reflecting on the information presented, respond to the following two questions and relate them to the chapter content.



1

What self-disclosing communication behaviors are illustrated in the case of Jason LaSalle? Make a list of the self-disclosures in the story. How does your list illuminate or refute the criticism of Social Penetration Theory centering on the definition of self-disclosure? How are you able to know what Jason and Elise consider self-disclosure?
2

Use the four-stage model of Social Penetration Theory to diagram Jason and Elise's relationship. Given what is presented in the story, what do you think the theory would predict for Jason and Elise's future?







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