The "top-dog phenomenon" occurs when students move from the
A) freshman level to the senior level in high school.
B) top grade in elementary school to the bottom grade in middle school.
C) next-to-top grade in middle school to the top grade in middle school.
D) next-to-top grade in elementary school to the top grade in elementary school.

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The "top-dog phenomenon" refers to the experience of moving from being the oldest, most mature students in one school environment (top grade of elementary school) to being the youngest, least mature students in a new school environment (bottom grade of middle school).

The "Top-Dog Phenomenon" Occurs When Students Move from the