The Nature and Dynamics of Friendships Change Throughout Life

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nature and dynamics of friendships change throughout life. All of the following statements are supported by research about these dynamics EXCEPT:

• A) toddlers may grieve when a friend moves away
• B) adolescent females tend to define their friends as groups of people.
• C) friendships in middle adult years tend to be difficult to sustain
• D) elderly people tend to value long term friends with whom they can relive memories.
• E) adolescent males have closer relationships with fewer friends.

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