Mr Richardson Does Not Expect Much of His Students from a Poor

Mr. Richardson does not expect much of his students from a poor, inner-city neighborhood. Given what we know about the effects of teacher expectations, which outcome is most likely?

A) His students are likely to study very hard in order to please him.
B) His students are likely to develop more positive self-esteem than they would otherwise.
C) His students are more likely to develop a realistic understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses than they would otherwise.
D) His students are likely to achieve at a lower level than they would otherwise.