During adolescence, boys tend to have one or two close friends, whereas girls tend to congregate in larger, less intimate groups.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Rationale: Correct. During adolescence, girls tend to have one or two close friends, whereas boys tend to congregate in larger, less intimate groups. Friendship networks among girls are smaller and more exclusive than networks among boys. See 16-2: Relationships with Parents and PeersRelationships with Parents and Peers

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