A teacher believes that one group of children is very bright and that a second group is below average in ability, although both groups are actually equal in ability.Nevertheless, the first group progresses more rapidly than the second.This demonstrates

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This scenario demonstrates the self-fulfilling prophecy, which is when a person's belief about someone or something influences how they treat them, ultimately leading to the belief becoming true. In this case, the teacher's belief that one group is brighter than the other may cause them to provide more opportunities and encouragement to that group, leading to better progress and actualizing their belief.

A Teacher Believes That One Group of Children Is Very