Which of the following statements regarding high self-esteem and school performance is TRUE?

A. High self-esteem adolescents have less initiative than low self-esteem adolescents.
B. High self-esteem adolescents are rarely prone to antisocial actions.
C. High self-esteem produces better school performance.
D. School performance and self-esteem are only moderately correlated.


Answer: D

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