Which of the Following Statements About Friendship Stability Is True

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about friendship stability is true?

• A) Opposite-sex friendships tend to be more stable than same-sex friendships.
• B) Girls' friendships tend to be more stable than boys' friendships.
• C) Well-adjusted adolescents tend to have friendships that don't last very long.
• D) Only half of all reciprocated best friendships that exist at the beginning of the school year exist at the end.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions and drives.

Emotionally Significant

describes experiences or stimuli that have a strong emotional impact, often influencing memory and behavior.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in emotional processes, particularly fear and pleasure.

Flashbulb Memory

Vivid and detailed memories of significant or emotional events, which feel as if captured by a camera's flash.