Rejected children are more likely than better-liked children to
A) have a goal to get along with other children.
B) attribute hostile intent to others.
C) suggest varied strategies for resolving difficult social situations.
D) refrain from threatening popular children when asked to solve a conflict with a peer.

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Rejected children tend to be more prone to perceiving others as being hostile towards them, which can lead to a cycle of negative interactions and further rejection from peers. They may also struggle to come up with effective strategies for navigating social situations, as well as feeling more frustrated and angry towards popular children who they perceive as receiving preferential treatment.

Rejected Children Are More Likely Than Better-Liked Children to