In adolescent friendships, we usually see
A) a fairly wide age range within the peer group, on the order of 4 to 6 years between the youngest and oldest member.
B) a large amount of competition, jealousy, and gossiping.
C) friendship groups that bring together adolescents with very diverse characteristics.
D) similarity on demographic characteristics, and also in attitudes, values and activity preferences.

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Research has shown that in adolescent friendships, there is a strong tendency for individuals to form friendships with others who are similar to them in demographic characteristics (such as age, gender, ethnicity) and attitudes, values and activity preferences. This is often referred to as homophily. While there may be some age range within the peer group, it is not typically as wide as 4 to 6 years. There may be some competition, jealousy, and gossiping within adolescent friendships, but it is not a defining characteristic. Friendship groups may bring together individuals with diverse characteristics, but this is not the norm.

In Adolescent Friendships, We Usually See