When discussing popularity and unpopularity in middle childhood, which of the following statements best describes rejected children?

a. rarely mentioned as either liked or disliked; other children have trouble remembering who they are
b. the ones who are most often rated as "liked" and rarely rated as "disliked"
c. most often disliked and rarely liked by other children
d. liked by some children but disliked by others; they may be aggressive at times but are friendly at other times


C. Rejected children are most often "disliked" and rarely "liked by other children, mainly being disliked for being overly aggressive.

Psychology

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Psychology