Your Text Mentions Each of the Following in Regards to Friends

question 17

Multiple Choice

Your text mentions each of the following in regards to friends in adulthood EXCEPT ______.

• A) the quality of friendliness is associated with psychological well-being among older people
• B) adults with confidants are less depressed and lonely
• C) single people tend to have more confidants than married people
• D) having confidants can heighten morale even in the face of tragic events

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Definitions:

Passive Voice

A grammatical construction in which the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, often resulting in a less direct or weaker statement.

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