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Friendship - HDFS 3313 Questions and
Correct Answers
Foundations of Friendship Ans: 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 Ans: Emotional support -> physical benefits
(less stress, able to cope better with illness
Social support -> increased intimacy
Women give more emotional support whereas men provide more
advice/knowledge
Becoming Friends Ans: 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
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Friendship - HDFS 3313 Questions and
Correct Answers
Foundations of Friendship Ans: 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 Ans: Emotional support -> physical benefits
(less stress, able to cope better with illness
Social support -> increased intimacy
Women give more emotional support whereas men provide more
advice/knowledge
Becoming Friends Ans: 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
© 2025 All rights reserved