In Discussing the Importance of Friendships for Single Individuals, the Text

question 70

Multiple Choice

In discussing the importance of friendships for single individuals, the text points out that

• A)unmarried men usually cultivate a wide variety of same-sex friendships.
• B)women's friendships with each other are likely to be "thinner" in comparison with men's friendships.
• C)jealousy and competition are typical characteristics of women's friendships.
• D)men may be more open and disclosing with a female friend.

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