The unknown area in the Johari window becomes smaller over time as we grow, develop, and learn.

True or False

By preventing themselves from sharing hidden information, people can create a barrier that helps protect themselves in the long term.

True or False

Which of the following is an ineffective practice with regard to building trust within your department?

A. communicating openly with the employees about the changes in the department

B. restricting the team leaders in the department from micromanaging their subordinates

C. accepting disagreements and differences of opinion within the department

D. limiting the employee's access to information in the department

Identify a true statement about self-disclosure.

A. It improves our ability to look at the world through idealistic lenses.

B. It results in an enhanced and trusting business relationship.

C. It involves revealing information that is apparent to others.

D. It causes individuals to overestimate the influence of internal factors on other's behavior.

Which of the following actions helps to build trust with others?

A. revealing confidences shared in private to gain mutual trust

B. not disclosing and sharing thoughts and feelings

C. not overcommitting to the extent that promises are at risk of being broken

D. focusing on making promises rather than building personal competence