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withdrawn-rejected child

withdrawn-rejected child

in sociometric measures of peer acceptance, a child who displays fearful or anxious behavior and is often perceived by peers as socially awkward. Such children are at risk for victimization by bullies. Compare aggressive-rejected child. See also sociometric status.

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