Research reviewed in the textbook shows how teachers were able to influence the outcome on tests by telling randomly assigned students that they were going to do well on those tests.What does this example illustrate?

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This example illustrates the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, which refers to a phenomenon where expectations or beliefs about a person or group influence their behavior or performance in a way that confirms those expectations or beliefs. In this case, the teacher's expectation that certain students would do well on the tests influenced their performance, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Research Reviewed in the Textbook Shows How Teachers Were Able