Which of the Following Statements Is/are True Regarding Gender and Peer-Group

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding gender and peer-group influence?

• A) Males are more likely than females to be exposed to delinquent friends.
• B) Females spend more time with friends than males do, and so are subjected to greater peer influence.
• C) Females are more strongly affected by delinquent friends than males are.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Temporary Assistance

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Needy Families

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Occupational Discrimination

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