Which of the Following Statements Is True About Cross-Sex Friendships

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about cross-sex friendships among young adults?

• A) Men tend to be more emotionally open with their male friends than they are with their female friends.
• B) Women tend to be more emotionally open with their male friends than they are with their female friends.
• C) Women are much more likely than men to identify the potential of having sex with their other-sex friends as one of the major benefits of such friendships.
• D) Half of all college students have engaged in sexual activity with an other-sex friend on at least one occasion.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation in economics to capture the preference of consumers by assigning numerical values to different bundles of goods, indicating their level of satisfaction or happiness.

Rational Consumer

An individual who makes spending decisions to maximize their satisfaction or utility, based on their preferences and budget constraints.

Demand

The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods and services at different prices, contributing to determining the market demand.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how a consumer's preferences over bundles of goods relate to their satisfaction or utility.