Nine-year-old Jared has one very good friend. The two boys spend a great deal of time playing one-on-one basketball, and often can be heard talking to each other about a wide range of personal topics. Compared with other boys his age, Jared's social behavior is because most boys his age .

somewhat unusual , because most boys his age typically play in large groups and do not engage in intimate discussion.

Explanation:

Nine-year-old Jared has one very good friend. The two boys spend a great deal of time playing one-on-one basketball, and often can be heard talking to each other about a wide range of personal topics. Compared with other boys his age, Jared's social behavior is somewhat unusual because most boys his age typically play in large groups and do not engage in intimate discussion.

Many nine-year-olds will have a strong desire to belong to a group and establish their place within the social order of school. As result, many will become vulnerable to peer pressure because they want to impress their peer group. It is strang to see the boys socialuze in that manner.

answer; i believe that the correct answer is (decreased)