Adolescents and emerging adults who are highest in rates of __________ are also highest in substance use

You are in your first year of teaching fourth grade. There is quite a bit of remodeling going on at your school, which creates a fair amount of noise. You are amazed at how well your students are able to pay attention to what you are saying. You remember your developmental course and recall that children in middle childhood are more capable of focusing their attention because they are able to ____.

a. disregard what is irrelevant b. get distracted easier c. be more critical processing information d. process information at the subliminal level

Which statement best describes the transition from elementary school to high school?

A) Students experience losses in academic achievement and self-esteem. B) Students generally have a smooth transition and easy adaptation to different demands of a new educational environment. C) Students establish higher personal standards and goals for success. D) Students have increased competence and self-efficacy.