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Effect of Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches of increasing self-esteem on Responsibility, Anxiety Exam and Educational Achievement of Female Students of Shahrkord’s Teacher Training Center

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this study aimed to determine the efficacy of cognitive and behavioural approaches to increase self esteem, academic achievement, responsibility and controlling anxiety exam among female students. 54 students were chosen randomly and matched in terms of self-esteem on responsibility, anxiety exam and educational achievement variables. Results showed both the approaches were effective in this regard.
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