Asked by Patsy Gilmore on Jul 25, 2024

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Rachel, a 22-year-old woman, just moved to a new town. She is an only child from a middle-class family. She is introduced to several people at a neighborhood party. Which individual will most likely become a friend of Rachel's?

A) Mike, a 30-year-old man who lives next door
B) Addie, a 30-year-old woman who lives outside the neighborhood
C) Jon, a 22-year-old man who is middle-class and works at the same place
D) Michelle, a 22-year-old woman who is middle-class and lives nearby

Middle-class

A social class typically described as having moderate income and educational attainment, positioned between the lower and upper classes.

Neighborhood Party

A social gathering hosted by residents of a neighborhood intended to foster community bonding and relationships.

  • Examine the impact of social interactions and friendships on developmental progress and psychological well-being.
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Muhammad HaseebJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Michelle is the most likely to become Rachel's friend because they are the same age, from similar socio-economic backgrounds, and live nearby. This gives them more opportunities to interact and potentially form a friendship. Mike, while being a neighbor, is significantly older than Rachel and may not have the same interests or lifestyle as her. Addie lives outside the neighborhood, which could make it more difficult for Rachel to spend time with her regularly. Jon works at the same place as Rachel, but it is not clear if they have any shared interests or hobbies outside of work.