In the Context of Adolescent Development, Which of the Following

question 77

Multiple Choice

In the context of adolescent development, which of the following statements is true of junior high school?

• A) Teachers in junior high typically allow less student input and exert more control than teachers in elementary school.
• B) The transition to junior high involves a shift from a larger elementary school to a smaller, more personal setting.
• C) The transition to junior high involves a new school with less students and one teacher for all subjects.
• D) The transition from elementary school typically appears to be more difficult for boys than girls.

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