What Is the Effect of Gender Differences on Adolescent Peer

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of gender differences on adolescent peer activities?

• A) The gender differences are consistent regardless of ethnicity.
• B) Gender differences only exist if peers are of the same ethnicity.
• C) The gender differences show that boys report more intimacy and peer support than girls across all types of activities.
• D) Females are more likely to talk in small groups and boys are more likely to engage in structured activities.

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