There is longitudinal evidence that children with more friends in middle childhood had higher levels of in early adulthood, controlling for earlier social competence and self-esteem.

Regarding interpersonal attraction, which of the following statements is false? most people find it easier to initiate an interaction with another person rather than reciprocate to someone else’s overtures. proximity promotes attraction by increasing the frequency of contact between people. reciprocity may be the most important factor influencing the development of friendships. in choosing a mate we tend to marry someone who is like us in almost every way, a pattern called homogamy.