Which Statement Is True About Same-Sex Friendships

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about same-sex friendships?

• A) Women generally evaluate same-sex friendships more positively than men do.
• B) Men are generally more disapproving than women if friends do not meet their expectations.
• C) Throughout life, men have more intimate same-sex friends than women.
• D) Gay and lesbian romantic relationships rarely develop out of close same-sex friendships.

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