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Q: Although self-esteem and favorable development are related, high self-esteem does not necessarily cause effortful behavior and achievement. Rather, to help sustain good outcomes, self-esteem must be earned through commitment, responsibility, and mastery of meaningful skills.
A:
Although self-esteem and favorable development are related, high self-esteem does not necessarily cause effortful behavior, self-esteem must be earned through commitment, and mastery of meaningful skills.