Grayson doesn't talk about his parents' divorce with his girlfriend because it is still a painful subject to discuss. What factor affecting self-disclosure can be identified here?

A. Disclosure helps build relationships.
B. Relational satisfaction and disclosure are curvilinearly related.
C. Disclosure might be avoided for a variety of reasons.
D. Disclosure tends to be reciprocal.

Answer: C

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If you cite a direct quote from someone who is a known leader on your topic, then you are using a(n)

A) personal instance B) literal comparisons C) paraphrase. D) expert opinion.

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