Friendship - HDFS 3313 Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Foundations of Friendship - Correct answer-1. Reciprocity
2. Mutuality (more support and equality)
3. Authenticity
4. Responsiveness
5. Respect
6. Trust
7. Capitalization (Friends don't bring us down when we're up)
8. Longevity
Supporting friends - Correct answer-Emotional support -> physical benefits (less
stress, able to cope better with illness
Social support -> increased intimacy
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, Women give more emotional support whereas men provide more
advice/knowledge
Becoming Friends - Correct answer-Must "hit it off" somehow
Propinquity - we can't be friends if we never meet
Mutual socialization - we become more alike due to our interactions overtime
Superficial -> ego-centered -> relationship-centered interaction
Selman's stages of Friendship progression - Correct answer-Stage 0: Friends are
just playmates
Stage 1: Others are a source of gratification
Stage 2: Children see themselves as part of a reciprocal relationship
Stage 3: Relationships perceived as a source of intimacy and support
Stage 4: Relationships have both dependence and independence
Gender diff: Women - Correct answer-Expect more affection, intimacy, and
disclosure
Tend to be closer
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and Answers Graded A+
Foundations of Friendship - Correct answer-1. Reciprocity
2. Mutuality (more support and equality)
3. Authenticity
4. Responsiveness
5. Respect
6. Trust
7. Capitalization (Friends don't bring us down when we're up)
8. Longevity
Supporting friends - Correct answer-Emotional support -> physical benefits (less
stress, able to cope better with illness
Social support -> increased intimacy
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, Women give more emotional support whereas men provide more
advice/knowledge
Becoming Friends - Correct answer-Must "hit it off" somehow
Propinquity - we can't be friends if we never meet
Mutual socialization - we become more alike due to our interactions overtime
Superficial -> ego-centered -> relationship-centered interaction
Selman's stages of Friendship progression - Correct answer-Stage 0: Friends are
just playmates
Stage 1: Others are a source of gratification
Stage 2: Children see themselves as part of a reciprocal relationship
Stage 3: Relationships perceived as a source of intimacy and support
Stage 4: Relationships have both dependence and independence
Gender diff: Women - Correct answer-Expect more affection, intimacy, and
disclosure
Tend to be closer
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