Rosenthal and Jacobson found that when teachers treated students as if they were special, they became high achievers. What is this process known as?
A) a self-fulfilling prophecy
B) social class bias
C) reverse discrimination
D) abuse of authority

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This process is known as a self-fulfilling prophecy, where an individual's or group's behavior is influenced and shaped by the expectations placed upon them, leading them to act in ways that confirm those expectations.

Rosenthal and Jacobson Found That When Teachers Treated Students as If