Mrs.Anderson believes that Nicole is a poor student who will not perform very well this school year,while she believes that Lynn is a good student who will flourish during this school year.Which of the following statements is most likely to be true?

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This scenario is an example of the Pygmalion effect, which states that a person's expectations can influence the performance of others. Mrs. Anderson's beliefs about Nicole and Lynn are likely to affect their performance, causing them to conform to her expectations. Therefore, both students are likely to be influenced by Mrs. Anderson's beliefs, and demonstrate the behavior she expects.

MrsAnderson Believes That Nicole Is a Poor Student Who Will