Susan and Walter are out on a date.During the course of conversation,Walter tells Susan that his parents recently got divorced.After hearing this,Susan feels compelled to tell Walter that her parents were divorced when she was very young.What principle of self-disclosure can be identified here?
A) Disclosure reduces uncertainty.
B) Disclosure tends to be reciprocal.
C) Disclosure helps build relationships.
D) Disclosure decreases as intimacy increases.

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The principle of reciprocal disclosure states that people tend to reveal personal information about themselves when others do the same. This is evident in Susan's response to Walter's disclosure about his parents' divorce.

Susan and Walter Are Out on a Date