Megan, a well-behaved, high-achieving seventh grader, has become close friends with Julia, a fun-loving girl who sometimes disrupts class with her antics. Julia is more interested in having fun than in studying, and her grades reflect her lack of effort—she is barely passing. If Megan's behavior is consistent with patterns identified by research, which of the following is the most valid

prediction?

a. Since Megan is high achieving and well behaved, she will not be influenced by Julia.
b. Megan's grades will decline, but her behavior will be unaffected.
c. Megan's behavior will decline, but her grades will be unaffected.
d. Megan's grades and behavior will both decline.


d

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