What core deficit do shy-rejected children exhibit that exacerbates their social isolation and contributes to their ongoing rejection by peers, beyond mere reticence?
Understand the Problem
The question asks us to identify the cognitive or behavioral deficit that explains the continued social rejection of shy children, beyond simply being withdrawn. It presents four possible explanations (overt aggression, excessive emotional expressiveness, impaired theory of mind, and hyperactivity/impulsivity) and asks us to select the most likely core deficit.
Answer
Shy-rejected children often exhibit deficits in social skills, exacerbating isolation & rejection.
Shy-rejected children often exhibit deficits in social skills, such as difficulty initiating interactions, interpreting social cues, and managing conflicts, which exacerbates their social isolation and leads to ongoing rejection by peers.
Answer for screen readers
Shy-rejected children often exhibit deficits in social skills, such as difficulty initiating interactions, interpreting social cues, and managing conflicts, which exacerbates their social isolation and leads to ongoing rejection by peers.
More Information
Socially withdrawn behavior can result from multiple causes. Addressing these causes can improve a child's ability to make friends.
Tips
It is important to differentiate between shyness and social skills deficits, as the appropriate interventions will differ.
Sources
- Social Withdrawal in Childhood - PMC - PubMed Central - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- (PDF) Social Withdrawal in Childhood - ResearchGate - researchgate.net
- Helping the Socially Isolated Child Make Friends | LD OnLine - ldonline.org
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