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Chapter 15
Peers, Media, and Schooling
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
12/19/2011

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peer acceptance

Definition
refers to likeability - the extent to which a child is viewed by a group of classmates, as a worthy social partner
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popular children

Definition
who get many positive votes (well liked)
Term

rejected children

Definition
get many negative votes (disliked)
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controversial children

Definition
who get a large number of positive and negative votes (liked and disliked)
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neglected children

Definition
who are seldom mentioned, either positively or negatively
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popular-prosocial children

Definition
the majority of popular children combine academic and social competence
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popular - antisocial children

Definition

smaller subtype, which emerges in late childhood and early adolescence, consists of aggressive youngsters.

* some are "tough" boys who are athletically skilled but poor students who cause trouble and defy adult authority.

* others are relationally aggressive boys and girls who enhance their own status by ignoring, excluding and spreading rumors about other children

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rejected - aggressive children

Definition

the largest subgroup show severe conduct problems

* high rates of conflict, physical and relational aggression, and hyperactive, inattentive and implusive behavior

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rejected withdrawn children

Definition

a smaller subgroup are passive and socially awkward.

 

* these children are overwhelmed by social anxiety, hold negative expectations for treatment by peers, and fear being scorned and attacked.

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