A member of a marginalized group who refuses to interact with members of the dominant culture is engaging in an accommodation strategy.

In your relationship, if you accept the fact that you and your partner have competing needs for independence and connection, which dialectical tension are you experiencing?

A. segmentation B. balance C. denial D. reaffirmation

Which is a true statement about negative feedback?

A. It is always bad. B. Most people tend to respond well to it. C. People are likely to forget it quickly. D. Some people will always take it as a personal attack, no matter how carefully it is worded.