Within Western society there are significant changes in relationships over the lifespan. Which of the following is NOT typical of relationships at the age described?
A)Same-sex friends provide the main sources of support in middle adolescence.
B)Males experience romantic experiences as most supportive in late adolescence.
C)Parents are seen as the most frequent providers of emotional support in middle childhood.
D)Tension in parent-child relationships and sibling relationships peaks in late adolescence.

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Tension in parent-child relationships and sibling relationships typically peaks in early adolescence, not late adolescence. During early adolescence, individuals begin to seek more independence, which can lead to conflicts with parents and siblings. By late adolescence, many have developed better coping mechanisms and communication skills, leading to a decrease in such tensions.

Within Western Society There Are Significant Changes in Relationships Over