The Transition to Junior High School Is Associated with a

question 66

Multiple Choice

The transition to junior high school is associated with a

• A) decline in self-esteem,particularly for girls.
• B) decline in self-esteem,particularly for boys.
• C) rise in self-esteem,particularly for girls.
• D) rise in self-esteem in boys and girls.

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Definitions:

Primary Emotional Processing

The initial, automatic emotional response to a stimulus before it is moderated by higher cognitive processes.

Internal Emotion Work

The process of managing and altering one's emotional experiences or expressions to meet social expectations or personal goals.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to be involved in understanding others' actions, learning through imitation, and empathy.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.