Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About the Top-Dog

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the top-dog phenomenon?

• A)It refers to an adolescent's tendency to indulge in risk-taking behavior in order to maintain the top position among his or her peers.
• B)It refers to the shock of moving from the top position in a previous school to the lowest position in the next school.
• C)It refers to adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they themselves are.
• D)It refers to an adolescent's sense of uniqueness and invincibility.

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