"Popular kids" are students who are socially influential and well-known by their peers, often due to a combination of social, academic, and personal traits. There are different types, such as popular-prosocial kids, who are kind, cooperative, well-liked, and tend to be friendly, cooperative, and respectful to others. They act with kindness, demonstrating leadership by giving honest compliments and avoiding mockery of others, which are positive social behaviors. Additionally, they are skilled at resolving conflicts. They excel academically, while the Popular-antisocial students are those who are socially adept but can be unkind, aggressive, or manipulative to maintain their status. They may include "tough boys" who are good athletes but poor students.
Typically, both these individuals have a large circle of friends, are involved in various school activities, and are often well-known to many students. They tend to be attractive, athletic, and well-dressed.
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