Which of the following terms is used by psychologists to describe children who are disliked and avoided by their peers?

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Psychologists use the term "rejected" to describe children who are disliked and avoided by their peers. "Repudiated" is not a commonly used term in this context, "neglected" refers to children who are unnoticed or ignored by their peers rather than actively disliked, and "shunned" implies a deliberate exclusion rather than a general dislike.

Which of the Following Terms Is Used by Psychologists to Describe