Social penetration theory uses which of the following metaphors to describe how people self-disclose?
A) A boundary metaphor
B) An onion metaphor
C) A popcorn metaphor
D) The metaphor of balancing scales
E) A bicycle metaphor

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Social penetration theory uses the onion metaphor to describe how people self-disclose. This metaphor suggests that self-disclosure is like peeling back layers of an onion. The outer layers are superficial information and as one continues to disclose, deeper layers of information are revealed.

Social Penetration Theory Uses Which of the Following Metaphors to Describe