One of the Gender Differences Seen in the Friendships of School-Aged

question 21

Multiple Choice

One of the gender differences seen in the friendships of school-aged children is that

• A) girls' are more likely to spend time with others who enjoy the same activities that they enjoy.
• B) girls' friendships contain more competition and self-disclosure than boys' friendships.
• C) the friendship networks of girls are extensive, but the networks of boys are intensive.
• D) boys' friendships are more likely to contain competition and dominance, in addition to cooperation.

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