Gender Differences Have Been Found in Terms of Friendships in Adolescence

question 118

Multiple Choice

Gender differences have been found in terms of friendships in adolescence, including that:

• A)girls tend to focus on agentic goals, while boys tend to focus on communal goals.
• B)boys tend to focus on agentic goals, while girls tend to focus on communal goals.
• C)girls' friendships tend to be more competitive.
• D)boys' friendships tend to be more intimate.

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