When a teacher holds low expectations of a given student or set of students,s/he risks perpetuating the phenomenon known as

A) the functionalist fulfillment.
B) the self-fulfilling prophecy.
C) blaming the victim.
D) "low balling."

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Phelie Wilson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The self-fulfilling prophecy refers to a phenomenon in which a person's low expectations lead to behaviors and attitudes that reinforce those expectations. In this case, a teacher's low expectations of a student or group of students can lead them to internalize those expectations and behave accordingly, ultimately perpetuating the initial low expectations.

When a teacher holds low expectations of a given student or set of students,s/he risks perpetuating the phenomenon known as

A) the functionalist fulfillment.
B) the self-fulfilling prophecy.
C) blaming the victim.
D) "low balling."

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When a teacher holds low expectations of a given student or set of students,s/he risks perpetuating the phenomenon known asA) the functionalist fulfillment.B) the self-fulfilling prophecy.C) blaming the victim.D) "low balling."

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When a teacher holds low expectations of a given student or set of students,s/he risks perpetuating the phenomenon known as

A) the functionalist fulfillment.
B) the self-fulfilling prophecy.
C) blaming the victim.
D) "low balling."