Which of the following statements about the impact of intimate friendships on adolescents is true?

A. Whether an intimate friendship is beneficial or harmful depends on the people involved.
B. Being popular generally has a bigger impact than having genuine friendships.
C. Adolescents who have intimate friendships typically have worse mental health than their peers who do not.
D. Having a huge network of many friends is more important than having a few good friendships.


Answer: A

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