Many Teachers Underestimate the Abilities of Ethnic Minority Children in Their

question 202

Multiple Choice

Many teachers underestimate the abilities of ethnic minority children in their classes, which may hurt the students' chances for success due to the occurrence of a(n)

• A) Barnum effect.
• B) anthropomorphic error.
• C) placebo effect.
• D) self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Definitions:

Psychological Well-Being

Refers to the emotional and mental state of an individual where they feel content, fulfilled, and capable of coping with normal stresses of life.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of human development occurring between childhood and adulthood, generally ranging from ages 13 to 19.

Same-Sex Parents

The scenario where two parents of the same gender raise a child together, illustrating the diversity of family structures in contemporary society.

Behavioral Problems

Actions or conduct that are inappropriate or undesirable according to societal norms or expectations.