Billy's Third Grade Teacher Read in His File That He

question 72

Multiple Choice

Billy's third grade teacher read in his file that he has a history of being a trouble maker. When Billy accidently drops his pencil on the first day of school, his teacher immediately takes five minutes off his recess time, which in turn causes Billy to talk back to her. She smiles at him and says, "I knew you were going to be trouble!" What concept is being depicted in this scenario?

• A) stereotype
• B) social cognition
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) social bias

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Definitions:

Glomeromycete Fungi

A group of fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plants, helping them absorb nutrients from the soil through structures called arbuscules.

Mycorrhiza

A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant, benefiting plant growth and nutrient absorption.

Disperse Spores

The act of spreading spores widely, especially those of fungi, mosses, and ferns, to propagate new individuals.

Flagellated Spores

Spores that are equipped with flagella (tail-like structures), allowing them to swim in a moist environment, commonly found in certain fungi and algae.