Based on socioemotional selectivity theory, friendships in late adulthood are such that individuals ______.
A. tend to have fewer friends but more meaningful relationships than younger adults
B. have had more time to develop relationships so have more friends than younger ones
C. have more intimate relationships with friends than do younger adults
D. spend more time reminiscing and talking with friends than they do engaging in activities
Answer: A
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