On the Basis of Current Research, Which of the Following

Multiple Choice

On the basis of current research, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the relationship between academic self-concept and achievement?

A) prior achievement may affect one's academic self-concept, and the current strength of one's academic self-concept may affect achievement.
B) academic self-concept affects achievement, but prior achievement does not affect one's academic self-concept.
C) prior achievement affects one's academic self-concept, but the status of one's self-concept does not affect achievement.
D) there is no relationship between these two characteristics.