Ivan, a teacher, spends most of his time working with male students because he believes that they have the best chance of being admitted into the advanced program. As a result, the male students perform better and are admitted more often than females. This example illustrates

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This scenario illustrates a self-fulfilling prophecy, where Ivan's belief leads him to act in a way that causes the expected outcome, reinforcing his original belief.

Ivan, a Teacher, Spends Most of His Time Working with Male