Vernell is being interviewed for a job.Though it isn't really true,the interviewer suspects that Vernell is incompetent.Because the interviewer doesn't expect much from Vernell,he sits far away from her during the interview,interrupts her frequently,and seems distracted when she speaks.As a result,she becomes nervous,starts to stutter,and loses her train of thought several times.The interviewer's final impression is that Vernell is,as he suspected,incompetent.Which of the following is the most likely cause of his impression?

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The interviewer's initial belief that Vernell is incompetent led to a self-fulfilling prophecy in which he treated her with low expectations, leading to her nervousness and inability to perform well in the interview, confirming the interviewer's initial belief.

Vernell Is Being Interviewed for a Job