The Desire to Embrace New Things in an Ongoing Relationship

question 45

Multiple Choice

The desire to embrace new things in an ongoing relationship reflects the _____ dialectical tension.

• A) affection/control
• B) autonomy/connection
• C) novelty/predictability
• D) openness/closedness

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Definitions:

Conventional Representations

Traditional or widely accepted ways of depicting or symbolizing subjects, especially in the arts or literature.

Barbara Kruger's Photo-collages

Artworks by contemporary artist Barbara Kruger, known for combining black and white photographs with declarative captions, challenging perceptions of power, identity, and sexuality.

Cultural Attitudes

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a group of people that shape their behavior and attitudes toward various aspects of life.

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, including roles, expectations, and identity.