PSY311H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Attribution Bias, Agreeableness, Physical Attractiveness
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Not accepted by their peers because of their low level of self-control and. Tend to be anxious, withdrawn, and socially unskilled. Can be awkward and it is hard to interact with them. Watch others from afar, remain unoccupied in social company, and hover near but do not engage in interaction. Not anxious or fearful but simply refrain from social interaction because they prefer to play alone groups/people. Can be introverts and not bothered by others and not interested in. Popular children have neither inhibited nor impulsive temperament. Better understanding why people do things or why you do things. Engage in prosocial behavior and help set the norms for the group. More prosocial behavior more peer acceptance. Sociometer can be affected by peer interaction. It helps to have at least one friend. Can affect academics as do not want to get involved becasue you are not accepted by your peers.
