Twelve-Year-Old Barton Listens to a Story About Two Friends Who

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Multiple Choice

Twelve-year-old Barton listens to a story about two friends who are disagreeing about what to do on a Saturday afternoon. When asked what he would do in that situation, Barton says, "I would try to get my friend to do what I want to do." Based on this information, you might reasonably suspect that Barton:

• A) Has fewer friends than other kids his age
• B) Has more friends than other kids his age
• C) Is one of the most popular kids at school
• D) Suffers from low self-esteem

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