Which Statement About Adolescent Friendships Is True

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement about adolescent friendships is true?

• A) Close friendships in early adolescence often interfere with identity development.
• B) Close friendships provide a foundation for future intimate relationships.
• C) Among boys, being in a clique predicts academic and social competence.
• D) Among girls, clique membership predicts a decline in academic achievement.

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