self-disclosure
What self-disclosure means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Something that is often higher in computer-mediated communication and on which relationships can develop online rather than on superficial features.
Revealing private information, which builds intimacy through reciprocity and appropriate depth, with breadth and depth of layers peeled back.
Topics that use self-disclosure
- Relationships (AQA A-Level)
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