Karyn Wants to Be with Her Romantic Partner, but She

question 10

Multiple Choice

Karyn wants to be with her romantic partner, but she also feels they need time apart. Which of the following dialectical tensions is she experiencing?

• A) Openness and closedness
• B) Stability and change
• C) Autonomy and connectedness
• D) Expression and privacy
• E) Novelty and predictability

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