Norma, a 68-year-old, has a few close friends. These friends are not a very diverse group, but they provide her with the emotional support she needs. Her grandson, in contrast, has a large group of casual friends. These patterns are consistent with:
A) the dyadic withdrawal theory.
B) socioemotional selectivity theory.
C) capitalization.
D) high self-monitoring.
B) socioemotional selectivity theory.
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a. true b. false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. diminished. B. diffuse. C. concentrated. D. enhanced.
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