Which of the following statements is TRUE about the top-dog phenomenon?
A. It refers to an adolescent's sense of uniqueness and invincibility.
B. It refers to adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they themselves are.
C. It refers to an adolescent's tendency to indulge in risk-taking behavior in order to maintain the top position among his or her peers.
D. It refers to the shock of moving from the top position in a previous school to the lowest position in the next school.
Answer: D
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