A Researcher Counts the Number of Positive Statements Parents Say

question 92

Multiple Choice

A researcher counts the number of positive statements parents say to their children while reading their report cards and also rates the children's self-esteem.If the two measures are positively correlated, the researcher could correctly conclude that:

• A)negative parental feedback causes low self-esteem in children.
• B)positive parental feedback causes high self-esteem in children.
• C)positive parental feedback is related to low self-esteem in children.
• D)positive parental feedback is related to high self-esteem in children.

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