Describe two differences between female friendships and male friendships. What types of problems do cross-sex friends have?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Female friendships are more self-disclosing and more emotional,
and females spend a great deal of time just talking. Male friendships are about
sharing activities and interests. Intimacy is peripheral to these activities. Females are
looking for an attentive and sympathetic ear from their friends, whereas males expect
practical advice. Cross-sex friendships are particularly difficult because of the
different needs and expectations of the two friends. In addition, sexual boundaries
may be an issue.
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a. individual differences. b. age-related behaviors. c. universal characteristics. d. stage-related changes
Deanna becomes ill several hours after eating a meal consisting of roast beef (which is highly familiar to her) and vegetable samosas (which are novel). She is more likely to develop a taste aversion to _____ as a result of _____
A) ?roast beef; blocking B) ?roast beef; latent inhibition C) ?samosas; overshadowing D) ?samosas; latent inhibition
A person who is afraid of their identity being destroyed in a close relationship will have difficulty
with the stage of intimacy versus isolation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Sabine is in the second grade. Compared to the other kids in her class, she finds it very challenging to read or spell simple words. Which of the following learning disabilities does Sabine suffer from?
A. dyslexia B. dysgraphia C. dyscalculia D. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)