The top-dog phenomenon occurs when
A)older students bully younger students in the school setting.
B)students go from being the most powerful in a school to the least powerful in a new,higher-level school.
C)shy students compete with more assertive students for respect of their peers.
D)teachers let students know that they are in control in the classroom.

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The top-dog phenomenon refers to the situation where students who were at the top of the social hierarchy in their previous school are suddenly at the bottom again when they move on to a higher-level school. This can cause feelings of disorientation and disconnection from the school culture. None of the other choices accurately describe the top-dog phenomenon.

The Top-Dog Phenomenon Occurs When