Mark's Sister Lily Recently Disclosed to Him That She Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

Mark's sister Lily recently disclosed to him that she is involved in a same-sex relationship.Mark feels pressured between his need to maintain his sister's confidence yet also feels the need to disclose this information to his parents.What dialectic tension is Mark experiencing?

• A) novelty vs.predictability
• B) autonomy vs.connection
• C) openness vs.protection
• D) family vs.friends
• E) none of the options are correct

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