Question

Which of the following would be a good example of self-disclosure? Group of answer choices a) You tell the person you meet that you are getting bald b) You tell the person you meet that you are nearly six feet tall c) You tell the person you meet that you are African American d) You tell the person that you meet that your parents were originally from Mississippi.

Answer 1

Self-disclosure involves sharing personal information to build relationships. Telling someone that your parents were originally from Mississippi is an example of self-disclosure as it reveals personal history and contributes to deeper connection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Self-disclosure is the act of sharing personal information with others to help build more intimate connections. To choose a good example of self-disclosure from the provided options, we need to look for an instance where someone is revealing more private or intimate information about themselves that contributes to the growth of a relationship. While some of the options might reflect personal characteristics, like height or ethnicity, these are generally considered surface-level details that are often visible or apparent to others and hence do not require much vulnerability to disclose.

However, telling someone about your family background, such as the fact that your parents were originally from Mississippi, can carry more personal significance and more intimate details about one's private life or background, thus fitting better within the concept of self-disclosure in relationships. This act presents a readiness to share one's personal history and invites further conversation about one's upbringing or personal experiences, thereby contributing to stronger interpersonal connections.

Answer 2

D. You tell the person that you meet that your parents are originally from Mississippi.

Step-by-step explanation:

Self disclosure is a form of communication in which one individual reveal a personal information about her/himself to another individual. The 'Personal information' under this context is something that couldn't be known by other person who don't know you unless you tell them.

Pay attention to other options:

a) You tell the person you meet that you are getting bald

b) You tell the person you meet that you are nearly six feet tall

c) You tell the person you meet that you are African American

all these information can be obtained if other people just uses their senses to observe you for a while. But, other people would not be able to guess where your parents come from unless you told them to.

This is why the answer is D.