The autonomy-connection dialectic in interpersonal relationships
A) refers to people's desire for change and stability.
B) refers to people's desire to share or withhold personal information.
C) refers to the degree to which people react around them.
D) refers to the extent to which individuals vary in their desire for separation to a feeling of attachment.

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The autonomy-connection dialectic in interpersonal relationships refers to the tension between the desire for personal independence (autonomy) and the desire for closeness (connection) with others. This dialectic captures the fluctuating needs individuals experience for being independent, while at the same time wanting to feel connected and close to others.

The Autonomy-Connection Dialectic in Interpersonal Relationships