Online learning can help middle school students develop important skills such as time management, self-discipline, and problem-solving skills. As a result, students are able to work independently and learn to manage their own time, take responsibility for their learning, and develop critical thinking skills.

What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show in the paragraph above?

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The underlined phrase "develop critical thinking skills" shows a cause-and-effect relationship in the paragraph.

The underlined phrase in the paragraph above shows cause and effect interaction. This is because it explains that as a result of online learning, middle school students can develop important skills such as time management, self-discipline, and problem-solving skills.