Which of the Following Is a Correct Description of Differences

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct description of differences in middle childhood friendship interactions between male pairs and female pairs?

• A) Boys' friendship groups are larger and more accepting of newcomers.
• B) School-age girls have higher levels of competition between pairs of friends.
• C) Friendships between boys include more agreement and compliance.
• D) Girls' friendships are focused more on competition and dominance than are boys'.
• E) Girls' friendships include less self-disclosure.

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Definitions:

Genetic Composition

Refers to the complete set of genes within an organism's genome, including all of its genetic material.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which contributes to the population's ability to adapt to varying environments.

Traits

Traits are distinguishable qualities or characteristics of an organism, ranging from physical attributes to behavioral patterns, largely determined by genetic information.

Genetics

The science of heredity; includes genetic similarities and genetic variation between parents and offspring or among individuals of a population.