According to Eccles and Colleagues,what Factor Increases the Likelihood That

question 129

Multiple Choice

According to Eccles and colleagues,what factor increases the likelihood that a young adolescent's transition from elementary school to middle school will be difficult?

• A) The school emphasizes intergroup competition.
• B) Sibling rivalries at home are intense.
• C) Teachers consistently apply authoritarian discipline.
• D) The student's needs poorly match the school environment.

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