Which of the Following Statements Regarding Friendships Is Not True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding friendships is not true?

• A) Friendship formation in middle school is motivated by the need to be accepted and the fear of rejection.
• B) Cross-sex friendships are rare in middle school.
• C) Friendships are very stable across the childhood years.
• D) The time spent with same-sex friends surpasses time spent with parents in preadolescence.

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