Which of the following is not true of research on self-esteem?
A) Most of the data are correlational.
B) Self-esteem may be both a cause and an effect.
C) Information is usually derived from self-reports.
D) Self-esteem measures are accurate.

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Self-esteem measures are not always accurate, as they rely on self-reporting and there may be social desirability bias or other factors influencing the responses.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Research on Self-Esteem