What Is the Effect of Gender Differences on Peer Intimacy

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of gender differences on peer intimacy and support?

• A) The gender differences are consistent regardless of ethnicity.
• B) Gender differences only exist if peers are of the same ethnicity.
• C) The gender differences show that boys report more intimacy and peer support than girls.
• D) Compared with male adolescents, adolescent females are more likely to disclose to each other their secrets and personal troubles.

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