Which of the Following Statements About Self-Esteem in Children Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about self-esteem in children is true?

• A) Having high self-esteem boosts scholastic achievement.
• B) High achievement in school boosts self-esteem.
• C) High achievement in school and high self-esteem are spuriously related.
• D) The direction of the effect between high achievement in school and high self-esteem is bidirectional.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory.

Active System

An active system refers to any system that requires energy input to operate and can respond dynamically to changes in its environment.

Memory

The cognitive process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information from the past.

Neural Messages

Electrical and chemical signals transmitted by neurons to communicate information throughout the body and brain.