A Procedure for Determining a Child's Status Within His or Her

question 4

Multiple Choice

A procedure for determining a child's status within his or her peer group in which each child in the group either nominates others whom she or he likes best and least or rates each child in the group for desirability as a companion is termed:

• A)social comparison
• B)sociometric technique
• C)perceived popularity
• D)dominance hierarchy

Understand the impact of parental divorce on children's socioeconomic status and the models explaining these effects.

Understand the stability and evolution of children's social reasoning during middle childhood.

Recognize the relationship between physical attractiveness and popularity among children.

Analyze the socioeconomic impacts of parental divorce on children.

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Definitions:

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions that define a person or group.

Hanging Out

Informal social gatherings or spending time with friends or acquaintances without a specific agenda or activity.

Global Self-Esteem

The overall value one places on oneself as a person, encompassing feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance.

Lowest Point

The least or minimal level, degree, or part of something, often referring to geographical locations or emotional states.