School Transitions Typically Lead to Environmental Changes That Fit Poorly

School transitions typically lead to environmental changes that fit poorly with adolescents' developmental needs, including

A) disruption of close relationships with teachers at a time when adolescents need adult support.
B) an emphasis on sophisticated academic collaboration during a period of heightened self-focusing.
C) increased expectation for independent decision making.
D) lowered academic demands as students are sorted into academic and nonacademic tracks.