Which of the following statements about late-life friendships is true?
A) Friendships decrease in importance in late adulthood.
B) Older adults report more favorable experiences with friends than with family members.
C) Late-life friendships rely little on spontaneity and common interests.
D) Friends rarely open up new experiences in late adulthood.
B
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