The authors discussed five types of changes in perceptions and behaviors that most likely occur as a relationship moves from an initial acquaintance to a close friendship. Which of the following was NOT listed by the authors?

A) Friends talk to each other more often, for longer periods of time, and in more varied
settings.
B) Increased knowledge of the other person's motives and typical behaviors means that
there is an increased ability to predict the person's reactions to common situations.
C) The sense of "we-ness" increases.
D) As a result of increased time together, the people will begin having minor to major
conflicts to handle.


D

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