In Terms of the Association Between Acceptance by the Peer

Multiple Choice

In terms of the association between acceptance by the peer group and important developmental outcomes such as dropping out of school, peer acceptance is

A) not associated with important developmental outcomes.
B) associated with these outcomes because well-accepted children are more likely to have friends, and friendships influence developmental outcomes.
C) associated with these outcomes because well-accepted children are more likely to have romantic partners, and this factor influences developmental outcomes.
D) associated with these outcomes, over and above the effect of friendships and other relationships.