Men Often Say They Find It Validating When Female Friends

question 31

Multiple Choice

Men often say they find it validating when female friends encourage them to be more emotionally expressive than usual. Which fact about gender and friendship does this statement most clearly illustrate?

• A) There are advantages to other-sex friendships.
• B) Heterosexual men can be just friends with women.
• C) Male-male friendships typically involve good-natured competition and a focus on tasks and events.
• D) Perhaps the greatest byproduct of friendship is a sense of mutual acceptance and respect.

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Definitions:

Emotional Worship

A form of religious practice that emphasizes the expression and experience of emotions and feelings in the connection with the divine.

Abstract Principles

Fundamental concepts or ideas that are not tied to any specific instances or material objects, often serving as the basis for reasoning or action.

Lower Classes

A segment of society with lower economic and social status, often associated with lower income and limited access to resources.

Mainstream

Representing prevalent attitudes, values, and practices of the majority within a society or group.