According to Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection Theory, Children Who Are Rejected by Their

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection theory, children who are rejected by their parents are more likely to be ______ than children who are accepted by their parents.

• A) depressed
• B) independent
• C) attention-seeking
• D) submissive

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Definitions:

Large-Muscle Coordination

The ability to coordinate movements of large muscle groups, such as those in the arms or legs.

Pragmatics

The branch of linguistics that studies how context influences the interpretation of meaning in communication.

Metalinguistic Awareness

involves understanding and thinking about one’s own use of language, an essential skill in learning to read and write.

Bilingual Awareness

The understanding and recognition of the use of two languages in communication, and the cognitive benefits linked to being bilingual.