Which of the Following Relationships Accurately Describes the Gender Differences

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following relationships accurately describes the gender differences in friendship in middle adulthood?

• A) Katrina and Renee are friends, but they never discuss personal matters with each other.
• B) David and Kevin have been friends for 10 years, but the only time they get together is when they play basketball.
• C) Roger and Rick are male friends who spend hours talking about their relationships with their spouses.
• D) Jennifer spends more time with her friends than her husband, Andrew, spends with his.

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