withdrawn-rejected child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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February 23rd 2025

homosexual behavior

sexual acts, such as mutual genital caressing, cunnilingus, fellatio, and anal intercourse, practiced between people of the same sex, whether or not they identify themselves as gay.