Longitudinal studies that measured student motivation and connection to school work prior to taking on a job during high school have found that some students who work long hours may perform poorly in school due to
a. drug use by parents.
b. greater interest in extracurricular activities on the part of students who work long hours.
c. preexisting differences among individuals who choose to work long hours.
d. higher school performance and more balanced behaviors on the part of students who work long hours.
Answer: c. preexisting differences among individuals who choose to work long hours.
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