A study revealed that low levels of self-esteem were correlated to low academic achievement among children and adolescents. In this context, which of the following conclusions can be inferred?
A. Low self-esteem and low academic achievement are associated with each other.
B. Low academic achievement occurs because children with low self-esteem need to compensate their feelings of inferiority.
C. To increase academic achievement, self-esteem must be increased significantly.
D. Low self-esteem in children results in low academic achievement.
Answer: A
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