What is the self-disclosure theory?

Self-disclosure is a central concept in Social Penetration Theory proposed by Altman and Taylor (1973). This theory claims that by gradually revealing emotions and experiences and listening to their reciprocal sharing, people gain a greater understanding of each other and display trust.

Is oversharing a disorder?

Bipolar Disorder, The Urge to Overshare, and Avoiding Rejection.

What are the 3 levels of self-disclosure?

Terms in this set (5)

• Level 1. Discussing facts/information is the “safest” and the least revealing.
• Level 2. Discussing the thoughts others have.
• Level 3. When you start discussing your own thoughts and opinions, you are beginning to take a stand and reveal yourself ( you are starting to risk more)
• Level 4.
• Level 5.

What are the types of self-disclosure?

There are five types of self-disclosures: deliberate, unavoidable, accidental, inappropriate and client- initiated.

What is the secret of having a personal life?

“The secret of having a personal life is not answering too many questions about it.” – Joan Collins 1. Past resentments We all have negative stories about our personal life to tell about people we don’t like. (Remember those schoolmates or former colleagues that you held a grudge against years ago – and maybe still do? Yeah, same here.)

What does it mean to not understand what the other person feels?

The phrase suggests that you don’t truly understand what the other person feels at all. (Really, how could you?) It suggests that you feel the need to turn the conversation toward your experience, not his or hers, and that ultimately you don’t really care about that person’s concerns after all.

Why have I been told so many secrets in my life?

You’ve been told those secrets because you are close to these people, but they haven’t allowed you to spread them around to everyone in your social circle. They confided in you, and breaking that confidence is the worst thing you could possibly do. Be respectful of other people’s secrets.

How do you make people want to talk to you?

People prefer communicating with positive conversation partners, those who have interesting insights to provide – not ones who gripe about some other people they don’t even know. Let go of whatever’s weighing you down. Try to focus on the present and you’ll find that more and more people will be keen to talk to you.