Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Friendship

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of friendship in middle-adulthood?

• A) Nearly 95% of middle-aged adults report having friends.
• B) Most friends in midlife are old friends.
• C) Friendships improve with age.
• D) Middle-aged adults have more friends in midlife than in young adulthood.

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Definitions:

Apparent Authority

The appearance or impression of authority given by a principal to an agent, leading others to believe the agent has actual authority.

Termination Notice

A formal declaration that a contract, employment, or agreement is ending, often specifying the effective date and conditions of termination.

Actual Notification

For third parties who have previously dealt with the agent or who have begun to deal with the agent. This can be accomplished by (1) a direct personal statement to the third party or (2) a writing delivered to the third party personally, to his place of business, or to some other place reasonably believed to be appropriate.

Agency Termination

The process by which the relationship between a principal and their agent is ended, which could be due to expiration, mutual agreement, or other reasons.