Describe some of the primary differences between friendships in childhood versus adolescence.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Shift to increased importance of peers as the result of focus on identity and intimacy issues. Friendship based on perceived similarities. Also see shift from utilitarian basis to shared mutuality and value for closeness
Learning Objective: 2
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: p.141, Childhood Friendships
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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