Draw a sociogram that represents the following peer interaction ...

[vicky]

Draw a sociogram that represents the following peer interaction patterns typically seen in middle childhood: (some of these may overlap)
 
  o Reciprocal friendships
  o Same-sex peer networks
  o Cross-sex peer networks
  o Each of the four peer statuses
  o A crowd
  Make sure to clearly label and identify all of these clearly in your drawing.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List the four peer statuses. For each status identify the personality and/or behavioral characteristics that children in each peer status typically possess. Identify which peer status puts children most at-risk and why.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[ciecieme]

Answer to Question 1

The diagram might resemble the one in Figure 10.1. There should be several children connected by two-headed arrows to represent the reciprocal friendships. There should be a group that includes 5-6 girls only or boys only to represent the same-sex peer network. There should be a group of 5-6 children of different sexes to represent the cross-sex peer network. A child connected with many others is popular, a child with no connections could be identified as either rejected or neglected and a child connected to a few other children could be controversial. A larger group that is identified with a label such as jocks, or trendies, is the crowd. Remember that many members that make up one peer group may be used to demonstrate another (e.g., some of the boys from the same-sex peer network could be used to make us the cross-sex peer network).

Answer to Question 2

Popular - positive social behavior, higher cognitive functioning, low levels of aggression and withdrawal. Rejected  High aggressive or withdrawal behavior, less sociable, lower cognitive functioning, likely to be victimized by bullies, described as odd or different by peers. Neglected  less social interaction and disruptive behavior, more withdrawal. Controversial  less compliant and more aggressive, possibly leaders. Rejected are most at risk  for victimization, less likely to have friends, poor school adjustment.

[vicky]

Excellent

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