The children in Nadine's class are asked to identify the classmates they like most or like least. Nadine receives the highest number of votes, many positive and many negative. Based on this assessment of social preferences, Nadine is a ________ child.

A. popular
B. rejected
C. controversial
D. neglected


Answer: C

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