Regarding self-disclosure, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Self-disclosure is governed by unspoken rules about what's acceptable.
B)When self-disclosure is too rapid or inappropriate, we are likely to "back off" and wonder about the person's motives.
C)The reason that the excessive self-disclosure on many television talk shows is entertaining rather than threatening to viewers is because the television guests are strangers rather than friends.
D)People often feel freer to express their true feelings on social networking sites, which can lead to genuine, face-to-face friendships, but can also lead to some very dramatic overdisclosure.

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The statement about excessive self-disclosure on television talk shows being entertaining rather than threatening because the guests are strangers is false. The entertainment value of such disclosures does not necessarily relate to the relationship between the guests and the viewers, but rather to the nature of the content and the context in which it is presented.

Regarding Self-Disclosure, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE