Suppose that University of Z is a large public university in the Midwest. Based on what you know about social rejection, which of the following University of Z students would probably be most likely to experience rejection by their peers?
A) Rachel, who is extremely irritable and gets into several fistfights every year
B) Antoine, who is a Satan-worshipper, and dresses up in a loud black panther suit every day
C) Stan, who is lacking in intelligence and failing out of all his classes
D) Kendra, who is boring and conformist, and seemingly has no personality of her own

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Research has shown that individuals who are perceived as deviant or different from the norm are more likely to experience social rejection. Antoine's choice of clothing and religious beliefs may be perceived as deviant by some of his peers, leading to potential rejection. Rachel's behavior of getting into fistfights may also lead to rejection, but it is not specified if she has already been rejected or not. Stan's lack of intelligence and failing grades may result in academic consequences, but it does not necessarily mean he will be rejected by his peers. Kendra's conformist behavior may not lead to rejection, but it is not specified if she has already been rejected or not.

Suppose That University of Z Is a Large Public University