Hidden Self: Under-disclosure & Over-disclosure The Hidden Quadrant is things I know about myself and others that they do not know; otherwise known as Unknown to others, but known to self. If you have drawn a photo, that took alot of time and effort you may become frustrated when others do not recognize the point your portrait is trying to convey. You conclude that your image did not succeed in its attempts to communicate and might go to the drawing board to start over. You may even "self-disclose" to get people to understand.
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Under-Disclosure
The under-disclosures reveal very little. People talk about you, however not about themselves. We could possibly believe they are afraid to tell anyone anything for fear of being laughed at or rejected; we may feel rejected for their refusal to trust us. Most people fall in between as selective disclosures. |
Over-Disclosure
Over-disclosures keep little hidden about themselves or others. People tell you their family history, sexual problems, marital difficulties, children's problems, and failures. They do not distinguish to who the information should or should not be shared, nor do they distinguish what types of information should be shared. |
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