In an Assessment of Peer Relationships,Fred Was Rarely Selected by Classmates

question 25

Multiple Choice

In an assessment of peer relationships,Fred was rarely selected by classmates as someone to play with or to do a class project with.But Fred was also rarely selected as someone whom classmates would refuse to play with.Children like Fred seem to be

• A)actively disliked by other children.
• B)more aggressive than other children.
• C)choosing not to participate very actively in peer activities.
• D)at high risk for later mental health problems.

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Definitions:

Predict Outcomes

The process of forecasting the probable results or consequences of an action or event based on current data or trends.

Self-interest

Acting based on one’s own benefit or advantage, often disregarding others.

Utilitarian Theory

A normative ethical theory that proposes actions are right if they benefit the majority, aiming to maximize happiness and reduce suffering.

Equally

Pertaining to being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value, or treating all parties in a situation or context without partiality or discrimination.