After a busy semester at school, Udelle loves coming home to her family over break. Her mom always makes her favorite meals, and her dad always asks about her classes and friends. But after a week or so, Udelle becomes a little restless and finds herself ignoring her parents and texting her friends more often. Udelle's experience demonstrates which communication theory at work?

A. dialectical theory
B. interpersonal needs theory
C. social penetration theory
D. uncertainty management theory

Answer: A

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