Research Has Shown That Self-Esteem Is Significantly Positively Correlated with Academic

question 29

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that self-esteem is significantly positively correlated with academic performance. Some educators have argued that we should improve the self-esteem of students to improve their academic performance. Which thinking error are these educators making?

• A) "After this, therefore because of this" reasoning
• B) Confusing correlation with causation
• C) Circular reasoning
• D) Confirmation bias

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