Self-disclosure is important because it is risk-free and helps us get to know someone else

This theory began with the assumption that as a society, we have a set of expectations for how people are going to behave nonverbally, and when people behave outside of those parameters, we respond negatively

A) uncertainty reduction theory B) expectancy violations theory C) uses and gratification theory D) media dependency theory E) diffusion of innovations theory

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When deriving general claims from statistics, particular attention should be paid to sample size and representativeness. 2. When examining statistical evidence one should consider the organization or individual gathering data and contemplate whether bias or vested interest may undermine the credibility of the results. 3. For a statistical study to have a generalizable sample size researchers must survey at least 50% of the population. 4. Timing and historical context are important and should be considered when evaluating statistical data. 5. The language used on a survey can frame the respondents’ answers and result in bias and inaccurate results.