Which of the Following Statements About Friendships in Middle Adulthood

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about friendships in middle adulthood is true?

• A)Mid-life friendships are just as intimate and close as those in the earlier years.
• B)The frequency of interaction among best friends tends to increase.
• C)Middle-aged people maintain a relatively large social network.
• D)Middle-aged mothers maintain more friendships than their young adult daughters.

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