Which of the following adolescents are at greatest risk for academic and emotional difficulties after a school transition? Those who
A) move from a large elementary school to a small junior high school.
B) were good students in elementary school.
C) attend a single-sex school.
D) have to cope with added life strains, such as family disruption or poverty.

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Adolescents who have to cope with added life strains, such as family disruption or poverty, are at greatest risk for academic and emotional difficulties after a school transition, regardless of the type or size of the school they are transitioning to. Research has consistently shown that environmental stressors and life strains can negatively impact academic performance and emotional well-being. While moving from a large elementary school to a small junior high school or attending a single-sex school may present unique challenges, they are not necessarily associated with greater risk for academic and emotional difficulties after a school transition. Good students in elementary school may still face challenges in adapting to a new school environment, but their prior academic success may provide some protective factors against difficulties.

Which of the Following Adolescents Are at Greatest Risk for Academic