17 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that determines a child's social status?
Being athletic
What is the main reason why 'nerds' and 'geeks' are unpopular?
Lack of social skills
What characteristics enhance popularity in middle childhood?
Intelligence
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that influences a child's popularity?
Lack of athletic ability
What is the main factor that determines a child's popularity?
Social skills
What is the main reason why 'nerds' and 'geeks' are unpopular?
Lack of social skills
What is the main reason why rejected children are disliked by their peers?
Lack of social skills
Which gender is more likely to be rejected by their peers?
Boys
According to Kenneth Dodge, rejected children often fail in their social information processing (SIP) because they
interpret their peers' behavior as hostile even when it is not
Kenneth Dodge's research suggests that rejected children tend to
lack social understanding
Rejected children often blame others when there is conflict because they
fail in their social information processing (SIP)
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes between rejected-withdrawn and neglected children?
Rejected-withdrawn children have low self-esteem and anxiety
What is a common characteristic found in both rejected-withdrawn and neglected children?
Shyness and fearfulness
Which of the following statements is true about neglected children?
Neglected children are usually well-adjusted
Which of the following statements is true about controversial children?
Controversial children may be aggressive at times but also have good social skills.
What is a characteristic of controversial children?
They are adept at forming alliances with some children and excluding others.
How do controversial children differ from popular children?
Controversial children have good social skills but are also high in aggressiveness.
Discover the key characteristics that determine a child's social status in this quiz. Learn about the influence of social skills such as friendliness, helpfulness, cooperation, and perspective taking. Find out what makes popular children so well-liked and rarely disliked.
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