Regarding sex differences in friendships, which of the following is FALSE?

A. Male-male friendships emphasize shared activities and common interests.
B. Same-sex friendships are more important to women than they are to men.
C. Both women and men see their opposite-sex friends as more loyal and helpful than their same-sex friends.
D. Female-female friendships emphasize conversational and emotional expressiveness.

Answer: C

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