When confronted with a dialectical tension,Lawrence mentally reframes the tension he is experiencing with Tallulah,imagining that the unpredictability of their relationship will go away once Tallulah finds a full time job,which is a goal she has set for herself.According to your Dainton and Zelley text,which strategy should the couple use to manage the tension?
A)denial
B)reaffirmation
C)integration
D)segmentation

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Integration involves finding ways to satisfy both opposing needs simultaneously, which Lawrence is attempting by reframing the situation to see the unpredictability as temporary and linked to a specific goal.

When Confronted with a Dialectical Tension,Lawrence Mentally Reframes the Tension