A Positive Correlation Between Self-Esteem and Academic Success Would Indicate

question 13

Multiple Choice

A positive correlation between self-esteem and academic success would indicate that

• A) a positive self-concept contributes to academic success.
• B) academic success contributes to a favorable self-image.
• C) those with high self-esteem are more academically successful than those with
• Low self-esteem.
• D) all of these statements are correct.

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Definitions:

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from unpleasant thoughts or feelings.

Coping

Utilizing conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems in order to manage and minimize stress and conflict.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism wherein a person refuses to accept the reality of a fact or situation, often as a method of coping with distress.