Which of the following is true of friendship among school-age children?

A. They have less stable friendships than preschool children.
B. Boys have more friendships than girls, but they tend to be less intimate.
C. Unlike girls, boys care less about having many friends than about having a few close friends they can rely on.
D. They fail to distinguish among "best friends," "good friends," and "casual friends."


Answer: B

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