Which statement is most indicative of the autonomy/connection dialectical tension?
A) You need to stop telling me what to do.
B) Do we always have to eat at the Chinese buffet?
C) I'm going to go shopping next door while you look at the new sports equipment.
D) I want to talk to you about this problem but I need some more time to process it on my own.

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Choice C demonstrates a desire for autonomy, in that the speaker wants to engage in their own individual activity (shopping) while their partner does something else. However, it also demonstrates a sense of connection in that the two are still in close proximity to each other. The other choices either prioritize autonomy over connection (A and D) or connection over autonomy (B).

Which Statement Is Most Indicative of the Autonomy/connection Dialectical Tension