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n. in sociometry, an individual who is frequently chosen when group members select the other members whom they like the most, prefer to work or associate with, admire, and so on. Such individuals are the most popular, best-liked group members. Among children, this status is that of the popular child. See sociometric status.

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Psychology term of the day

January 13th 2025

genetic psychology

the study of the development of mental functions in children and their transformation across the lifespan. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the term was preferred over the synonymous developmental psychology.