Jake sees a group of children engaged in a free throw contest on the basketball court. He says, "Hey, guys, I'd like to play too. But I hate basketball. I want to play football instead." This type of approach to social play is characteristic of children who are __________ their peers.

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Jake's statement suggests that he wants to play a different game from his peers, indicating that he may feel rejected by the group engaged in the free throw contest. This is a common behavior exhibited by children who feel excluded or rejected by their peer group.

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