Chris, an Otherwise Intelligent Student, Fails a Test

question 30

Multiple Choice

Chris, an otherwise intelligent student, fails a test. His teacher calls him "stupid." As a result, Chris starts to believe he's stupid and continues to do poorly in class. What is this an example of?

• A) a status inconsistency
• B) blaming the victim
• C) a self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) an open curriculum

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