In the context of empathic communication, which of the following statements is an example of self-disclosure?
A)As you describe what happened when you entered the new school, I think about what happened when I changed schools.
B)I feel sad for what happened to you when you entered the new school.
C)I don't think you should let what happened in school affect you.
D)You are very disappointed that things are not better and are irritated with me. You feel that I should have been more helpful.

Question

In the context of empathic communication, which of the following statements is an example of self-disclosure?​
A)​As you describe what happened when you entered the new school, I think about what happened when I changed schools.
B)​I feel sad for what happened to you when you entered the new school.
C)​I don't think you should let what happened in school affect you.
D)​You are very disappointed that things are not better and are irritated with me. You feel that I should have been more helpful.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure involves sharing personal information or experiences in order to connect with the other person. In this statement, the speaker is sharing their own experience of changing schools, which is an example of self-disclosure. The other statements do not involve self-disclosure as they are either expressing empathy (B), giving advice (C), or reflecting the other person's feelings (D).

In the Context of Empathic Communication, Which of the Following