List and describe the five peer status categories assessed by the peer nomination technique. What are the characteristics associated with each peer status category?

What will be an ideal response?

Popular children are the ones who receive a large number of "like best" nominations. They are generally friendly, cooperative, sociable, and sensitive to the needs of others. Rejected children receive a large number of "like least" nominations. These children are often divided into two categories. Rejected-aggressive children are physically aggressive and/or verbally abusive. Rejected-withdrawn children are withdrawn and timid. Controversial children receive large numbers of both positive and negative nominations. They tend to be aggressive, disruptive, and angry, yet also helpful and cooperative. Average children receive a moderate number of both "like best" and "like least" nominations. They tend to show good social skills. Neglected children receive very few nominations. They tend to be less sociable, less negative, disruptive, and aggressive.