On a measure of peer acceptance,Rita received mostly negative votes.Rita would be considered a __________ child.

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Peer rejection is characterized by negative evaluations from peers, and if Rita received mostly negative votes on a measure of peer acceptance, she would be considered a rejected child. Neglected children have few votes, controversial children receive both positive and negative votes, and popular children have mostly positive votes.

On a Measure of Peer Acceptance,Rita Received Mostly Negative Votes