Andy has developed a learned-helpless approach to peer acceptance-concluding, after repeated rebuffs, that he will never been liked. Andy is a _______child.

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Andy's belief that he will never be liked suggests that he has developed a learned-helpless approach, which is commonly associated with rejected-withdrawn children. Rejected-withdrawn children tend to be socially withdrawn and experience rejection from peers, which leads them to internalize negative beliefs about themselves and their social competencies. The other answer choices (rejected-aggressive, neglected, controversial) do not accurately describe Andy's situation based on the information provided.

Andy Has Developed a Learned-Helpless Approach to Peer Acceptance-Concluding, After