6.4 Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication
6.4 Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication
1. Define self-disclosure.
2. Explain the connection between social penetration theory, social comparison theory, and self-disclosure.
3. Discuss the process of self-disclosure, including how we make decisions about what, where, when, and how
to disclose.
4. Explain how self-disclosure affects relationships.
The Johari window can be applied to a variety of interpersonal interactions in order to help us understand what parts of ourselves are open, hidden, blind, and unknown. In addition to reading about the Johari Window, we will apply it to a discussion prompt.