A child who is classified as "controversial" on a measure of social status is a child who
A) receives both a large number of nominations as someone that peers like, as well as a large number of nominations as someone that peers do not like.
B) who peers like, but who adults dislike or do not trust.
C) peers do not nominate because they are uncertain how they feel about this child.
D) is liked by peers of one gender, but disliked by peers of the opposite gender.

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A child who is classified as "controversial" on a measure of social status is someone who receives both positive and negative nominations from peers. They may be liked by some peers but disliked by others, leading to mixed opinions and an overall controversial social status. Option B refers to a child who is disliked or mistrusted by adults, which is not necessarily related to their social status among peers. Option C describes a child who is uncertain or unknown among peers, which is not the same as being controversial. Option D describes a child who may have a specific gender-related issue with their peer relationships, but it is not necessarily related to their overall social status.

A Child Who Is Classified as "Controversial" on a Measure