Editing Popularity (section)

===Sociometric popularity or likeability===
Sociometric popularity can be defined by how liked an individual is. This ''liking'' is correlated with [[Prosocial behavior|prosocial behaviours]]. Those who act in prosocial ways are likely to be deemed sociometrically popular. Often they are known for their interpersonal abilities, their [[empathy]] for others, and their willingness to [[Cooperation|cooperate]] non-aggressively.<ref name="Borch">{{cite journal |last1=Borch |first1=Casey |author2=Allen Hyde, Antonius H. N. Cillessen|title=The role of attractiveness and aggression in high school popularity|journal=Social Psychology of Education|date=13 May 2010|volume=14|issue=1|pages=23–39|doi=10.1007/s11218-010-9131-1|s2cid=145421487 }}</ref> This is a more private judgement, characterized by likability, that will not generally be shared in a group setting. Often, it is impossible to know whom individuals find popular on this scale unless confidentiality is ensured.<ref name="Lansu" />