Neglected children are
A) those who blend hostile, disruptive behavior with positive, prosocial acts.
B) usually well-adjusted and not unhappy about their social lives.
C) in need of intervention to prevent long-term adjustment problems.
D) rejected by peers throughout childhood and adolescence.
B
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