The open system ↔ closed system group dialectic can be described as
A)balancing a commitment to group norms and standards with a willingness to differ and change.
B)balancing member similarities and differences.
C)balancing external access and support with internal group solidarity and rewards.
D)balancing member energy and labor with the group's need for rest and renewal.
E)balancing members' personal goals with the group's goal.

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The open system ↔ closed system group dialectic refers to balancing external access and support (open system) with internal group solidarity and rewards (closed system). This balance between openness and closedness is important for group functioning and success. It is not about balancing commitment to group norms and standards with a willingness to differ and change (A); member similarities and differences (B); member energy and labor with the group's need for rest and renewal (D); or members' personal goals with the group's goals (E).

The Open System ↔ Closed System Group Dialectic Can Be