In Which of the Following Circumstances Would You Expect Alphonse's

question 39

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances would you expect Alphonse's self-esteem to remain stable as he transitions from elementary to middle school?

• A) When he moves from one district to another, thus giving him a chance to "rebuild" his standing with his new peers.
• B) When he moves into a homeroom class that is led by a teacher who is well-known for being warm and kind to students.
• C) When he moves into a middle school with kids from various elementary schools, many of whom he has never met before.
• D) When the transition is accompanied by most of his classmates from the same school.

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