In Juanita's community, girls are not expected to enjoy or excel at mathematics. Juanita's algebra grades drop. By the time she is a high-school junior, she in enrolled only in consumer mathematics courses. Which concept does Juanita's example BEST illustrate

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Juanita's example best illustrates a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the community's expectation that girls will not excel in mathematics influences Juanita's performance and course selection, thereby making the initial belief come true.

In Juanita's Community, Girls Are Not Expected to Enjoy or Excel