Alison's Classmates Make a Point of Ignoring Her and They

question 51

Multiple Choice

Alison's classmates make a point of ignoring her and they purposely exclude her from participation in any of their after-school social events.Their treatment of Alison most clearly illustrates

• A) ostracism.
• B) narcissism.
• C) autonomy needs.
• D) chain migration.

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