Which of the following reasons best explains why girls fare less well than boys when transitioning to middle school?
A) They tend to take school successes and failures more personally.
B) Movement to junior high coincides with other life changes, such as the onset of puberty and dating.
C) They typically find school transitions more confusing and disorienting.
D) They are more likely to be affected by negative self-fulfilling prophecies.
B
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