List and Describe the Dunphy Stages of Friendship Development

question 67

Essay

List and describe the Dunphy stages of friendship development.Compare and contrast gender differences found between male and female peer groups.

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Definitions:

Positive Change

An improvement or beneficial transformation in individuals, situations, or environments.

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care to those who need assistance due to conditions like old age, sickness, disability, or vulnerability.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the body to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels in the brain and subsequently cognitive impairment if not treated.

Genetically Transmitted

Refers to the process by which traits or conditions are passed from parents to offspring through their genes.