After a busy semester at school, Udelle loves coming home to her family over break. Her mom always makes her favorite meals, and her dad always asks about her classes and friends. But after a week or so, Udelle becomes a little restless and finds herself ignoring her parents and texting her friends more often. Udelle's experience demonstrates which communication theory at work?
A) dialectical theory
B) interpersonal needs theory
C) social penetration theory
D) uncertainty management theory

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Dialectical theory explains Udelle's experience by highlighting the tension between her need for connection with her family and her desire for independence and connection with her friends. This theory suggests that relationships are dynamic and filled with ongoing tensions between contradictory needs or desires.

After a Busy Semester at School, Udelle Loves Coming Home