Eight-year-old Justine lies, is easily distracted, and destroys her classmates' things. According to the ______ model, her externalizing problems are likely to ______ her academic achievement.

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The adjustment-erosion model suggests that behavioral problems (such as lying, being easily distracted, and destroying property) can lead to poorer social interactions with peers and teachers. This, in turn, can undermine a child's academic achievement by eroding the quality of these important relationships and reducing learning opportunities.

Eight-Year-Old Justine Lies, Is Easily Distracted, and Destroys Her Classmates