Phoebe's Teacher Thinks She Has a Behavior Problem

question 97

Multiple Choice

Phoebe's teacher thinks she has a behavior problem. As a result, Phoebe starts to believe that she is a troublemaker and begins to act out in the classroom. This is an example of

• A) an educational self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) cultural bias.
• C) a stereotype threat.
• D) behavior conduct disorder.

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