How children’s victimization relates to distorted versus sensitive social cognition: Perception, mood, and need fulfillment in response to Cyberball inclusion and exclusion
Whether victimization relates to biased or sensitive social cognition is examined using a Cyberball paradigm. Self- and peer-reported victimization have a different social cognition profile. Self-reported victimization is associated with a negativity bias regarding perception and well-being. Peer-reported victimization is associated with increased sensitivity regarding well-being. The results have implications for social cognition interventions aimed at victims.