One Reason Why School-Based Programs to Build Students' Self-Esteem Have

question 64

Multiple Choice

One reason why school-based programs to build students' self-esteem have not lived up to their expectations is that

• A) we have not used the programs for long enough for them to produce the effects we are looking for.
• B) we haven't spent enough money to implement self-esteem building programs.
• C) self-esteem and positive outcomes is correlated, but this doesn't mean that high self-esteem causes positive outcomes.
• D) these programs work as expected for minority children, but do not have the expected effect for majority children.

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Definitions:

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are generally pleasant in nature, such as happiness, joy, enthusiasm, and love, contributing to overall well-being.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment or happiness an individual feels regarding their job, influenced by various factors such as work environment, compensation, and personal fulfillment.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one has control over their life and outcomes, as opposed to external forces determining one’s fate.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or value, often based on self-perception and social comparison.