The Finding That Is Most Consistent with Harry Stack Sullivan's

question 62

Multiple Choice

The finding that is most consistent with Harry Stack Sullivan's theory about the importance of preadolescent chumships is that

• A) friends resolve conflicts more amiably than acquaintances do
• B) preadolescents who have established intimate same-sex friendships are more likely than chumless agemates to have broken through the gender segregation barrier
• C) friendships become fewer in number as children enter adolescence
• D) preadolescents with close friends are less likely to be victimized, compared to those who have no close friends

Understand the use of case studies for in-depth analysis of individual behaviors.

Recognize the importance of context in child development, as seen through the theories of Bronfenbrenner.

Identify and understand the ethical guidelines and precautions in psychological research involving children.

Appreciate the role of culture and ethnicity in psychology, distinguishing between them and understanding their impact.

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