Acceptance by Peers Is More Likely When

question 111

Multiple Choice

Acceptance by peers is more likely when:

• A)the child is more physically attractive
• B)the child has a unique name or clothing that sets him or her apart and therefore focuses positive peer attention
• C)the child pursues low-cost indirect social goals
• D)the child suffers from a physical or mental handicap, because classmates feel sympathetic

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Definitions:

Gestalt Psychologists

Psychologists who emphasize a view that perceives psychological phenomena as organized and structured wholes rather than the sum of their parts.

Perceptual Parsing

The process by which the perceptual system segments a visual scene into distinct objects.

Pattern Organization

The method by which elements are arranged into a cohesive and understandable structure, often referring to perception or cognition.

Perceptual Organization

The process by which the brain structures sensory input into meaningful patterns and objects, enabling humans to perceive the environment in a coherent way.