When Kristin Makes the Transition from Elementary School to Junior

question 36

Multiple Choice

When Kristin makes the transition from elementary school to junior high school, you would expect her self-esteem to

• A) decrease.
• B) increase.
• C) fluctuate up and down unpredictably.
• D) remain stable.

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