Katya Has Just Started Middle School

question 6

Multiple Choice

Katya has just started middle school. She is very anxious about going to middle school. In fact, her mother is concerned because she doesn't want to go to school like she did in the past. Katya is showing signs of depression. Which other outcome may Katya's mother expect from this school transition?

• A) increased social competence
• B) atypical brain connectivity
• C) a decline in grades
• D) declines in moral reasoning

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