Answer the questions that follow the passage. l Self-disclosure is a special type of conversation in which we share intimate information and feelings with another person. 2 There are many reasons why we disclose personal information to another person. 3 One is simply to express our feelings-to “get them off our ches t.” 4 After a hard day at work , we may eagerly tell a friend just how angry we are at our boss and how unappreciated we feel. 5 A second reason for self-disclosure is to gain greater understanding and self-awareness. 6 Talking to a friend about a problem can help us to clarify our thoughts about the situation. 7 Social approval is another reason for disclosing information. 8 By seeing how a listener reacts to what we say , we get information about the appropriateness of our views. 9 People may reassure us that our reactions are “perfectly normal” or suggest that we’re “blowing things out of proportion.” 10 Yet another common reason for self-disclosure is relationship developmen t. 11 The sharing of personal information is an important way to begin a relationship and to move toward increasing levels of intimacy. 1. The main idea is expressed in