Which of the Following Best Describes the Nature of Friendship

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the nature of friendship in middle adulthood?

• A) The social circle is smaller, but the friendships are as intimate and close as at earlier ages.
• B) Adults have more friends in mid-life than at any other point in adulthood.
• C) The increased role strain and role conflict of middle adulthood require additional emotional support from friends outside the family.
• D) The need for a social network increases across mid-life.

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Definitions:

Territoriality

The behavior by which an organism defends a specific area or territory against intrusion, often associated with claiming resources or mating opportunities.

Satellite Behavior

A strategy where an individual remains close to another to capitalize on mating opportunities without directly engaging in territorial defense or courtship.

Conditional Strategy

A strategy that individuals adopt based on the specific conditions or circumstances they face, allowing for flexibility in behavior to maximize survival or reproductive success.

Bluegill

A species of freshwater fish known for its distinctive blue coloring on the gill and face, popular with anglers and found in many North American waters.