Tyler's brother got into trouble a lot in Grade two.Three years later,when Tyler is placed with the same teacher for Grade two,she assumes that his behaviour will mirror his older brother's.His teacher labels Tyler as a behavioural problem.Which concept does this illustrate?

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This scenario illustrates a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the teacher's expectation of Tyler's behavior, based on his older brother's past behavior, influences how she perceives and interacts with him, potentially leading to him fulfilling those negative expectations.

Tyler's Brother Got into Trouble a Lot in Grade Two