Ten-year-old Jose finds that he needs to talk to Richard, his friend, in order to know whether his feelings about his own brothers and sisters are normal. Which friendship function does Richard provide in this case?

The correct answer is :  Social comparison

Explanation:

It happens when a person determines his or her personal or social worth based on how they stack up against others. This is a way of promoting self-improvement and a positive self-image. They evaluate their beliefs, abilities, and attitudes in comparison with others.

answera tendency to view the world through a single perspective;

answerlong term orientation;