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Definition:
An individual child's classification as popular, rejected, or neglected. HGD Chapter 10 p. 292

Examples:
Attractive children and physically larger children are more likely to be popular. Withdrawn or rejected children realize that they are disliked by their peers. Aggressive or rejected children are often disruptive and uncooperative and usually believe that their peers like them - pg 292. Neglected children sometimes move to the popular category when they become part of a new peer group - pg 293.

Social status also has a big impact on different races. media type="youtube" key="MT0L1U-Rdj4" height="315" width="560"

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In the News:
'Cool' Kids in Middle School Bully More "Bullying, whether it's physical aggression or spreading rumors, boosts the social status and popularity of middle school students, according to a new UCLA psychology study that has implications for programs aimed at combatting school bullying. In addition, students already considered popular engage in these forms of bullying, the researchers found."