Which of the Following Is True About Gender Differences in Adult

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about gender differences in adult friendships?

• A) Compared with women, men have more close friends.
• B) Adult male friendships are more competitive than those of women.
• C) Compared with women, men's friendships involve more self-disclosure and exchange of mutual support.
• D) The adult female pattern of friendship often involves keeping one's distance while sharing useful information.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously, leading to a state of mental discomfort that individuals strive to reduce.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency for people to attribute positive outcomes to their own character but attribute negative outcomes to external factors.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational influences when explaining others' behavior.

Self-Perception Theory

The hypothesis that individuals determine their attitudes and preferences by interpreting the meaning of their own behavior.