After hearing her friend Stacee disclose what it was like growing up with divorced parents, Marlee felt a desire to share her experiences growing up with parents who fought all the time. According to social penetration theory, Marlee's decision to disclose her experiences with Stacee best illustrates:
A) Breadth of disclosure
B) Depth of disclosure
C) Being equitable in a friendship
D) The norm of reciprocity
E) The stable exchange stage

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The norm of reciprocity explains Marlee's decision to share her personal experiences after Stacee shared hers, as it involves a mutual exchange of disclosures to deepen the relationship.

After Hearing Her Friend Stacee Disclose What It Was Like