What Is the Most Notable Gender Difference in the Friendship

question 72

Multiple Choice

What is the most notable gender difference in the friendship patterns of North Americans from childhood through adulthood?

• A) Men's friendships involve more side-by-side play activities than women's friendships.
• B) Men's friendships involve more face-to-face talking activities than women's friendships.
• C) Women's friendships are more intimate and involve more emotional sharing than men's friendships.
• D) Women's friendships are more durable and long-lasting than men's friendships.

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