Which of the Following Statements About Friendship Stability Is True

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about friendship stability is true?

• A) Opposite-sex friendships tend to be more stable than same-sex friendships.
• B) Girls' friendships tend to be more stable than boys' friendships.
• C) Well-adjusted adolescents tend to have friendships that don't last very long.
• D) Only half of all reciprocated best friendships that exist at the beginning of the school year exist at the end.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Behaviorist Perspective

A theory in psychology that focuses on observing and controlling behavior, emphasizing the effects of external stimuli on observable behaviors and discounting thoughts and feelings.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased in frequency by the outcome that follows it.

Boss's Praise

Positive feedback or approval from someone's supervisor or employer, often serving as a motivational tool and a recognition of good work.