Table 2.

Description of behavioural categories (Adapted from Coie et al., 1982)

Shy	Very quiet with other children and adults, often likes to play or work by themselves; it is very hard to get to know a child like this.
Assertive	Will always get their ideas across. Likes to be in charge and tries to get people to do things their way.
Co-operative	A child like this is good to have in your group (class) because he or she is pleasant and helpful, joins in, shares and gives everyone a turn.
Disruptive	This child upsets people in the group (class), interrupts when people are talking, does not share with others.
Leader	Is chosen by other people to be in charge, is helpful and responsible with other children.
Uncertain	Lacks confidence in their own ability, asks for help even before they have tried very hard.
Bully	Someone who picks on other children, teases them or says or does nasty things to them for no reason.
Bully victim	Someone who is picked on, teased or has nasty things said or done to them for no reason.