Which of the following is a reason why friendships are more highly valued by older people in late adulthood than family relationships?

a) Older people have little interest in making friends with other older individuals.
b) Old friendships require much less time and effort than maintaining family ties.
c) Friendships offer more flexibility than family relationships and less of a history of obligations and conflicts.
d) It is increasingly likely as one ages that all of one's friendships will end in death, compounding grief.


Answer: c) Friendships offer more flexibility than family relationships and less of a history of obligations and conflicts.

Psychology

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