Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding peer rejection?

A) Peer rejection has been linked to delinquency and substance abuse.
B) Rejected children are less likely to drop out of school than popular children.
C) Peer rejection has been linked with anxiety and depression.
D) Peer rejection is a powerful force in adolescent life.


B

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