Cornelius Is an Elementary School Child Whose Parents Are Having

question 58

Multiple Choice

Cornelius is an elementary school child whose parents are having a conference with his teacher. "I've noticed," his teacher says, "that Cornelius is both intensely liked and disliked by several of his peers." Based on this observation, Cornelius would be regarded as a(n) ____ child.

• A) controversial
• B) ​average
• C) ​popular
• D) ​rejected

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