Research That Has Evaluated the Effectiveness of School-Based Programs That

question 65

Multiple Choice

Research that has evaluated the effectiveness of school-based programs that are designed to build self-esteem has found that

• A) program participants used drugs and alcohol at lower rates than students who didn't participate in such programs.
• B) there were substantial improvements in school attendance and academic performance after the programs ended.
• C) program participants reported having larger social networks and higher quality friendships than students who didn't participate.
• D) there were no significant positive outcomes that could be tied back to participation in these programs.

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