In the context of research by Buhrmester and Furman on changes in interpersonal needs as children age, which of the following is likely to occur in preadolescence?

A) Children start to understand their friends' points of view but largely see their friendships as serving self-interests.
B) Children recognize that individual friendships cannot fulfill all emotional and psychological needs and hence spend more time by themselves.
C) Children develop skills such as empathy, which form the foundation of close adult relationships.
D) Children are willing to play with any other children that are available in the search for a best friend.


C) Children develop skills such as empathy, which form the foundation of close adult relationships.

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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Television news reaches a larger audience than other forms of news, including newspapers and magazines

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Vandiver, Giacopassi, and Gathje"s article, "‘I Hope Someone Murders

Your Mother!': Extreme Support for the Death Penalty," in 1999, what percent of Americans supported the death penalty? a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 80%

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A ______ is an officer in the armed forces that holds the rank of second lieutenant or above in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps or an ensign or above in the U.S. Navy.

A. commissioned officer B. general C. commander D. none of these

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