When teachers label students as dumb, the students often end up performing poorly. Which of the following terms is used for this phenomenon?

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This phenomenon is known as the self-fulfilling prophecy, where a person's belief or expectation about someone else's behavior or abilities leads to that behavior or ability becoming a reality. In this case, the teacher's belief that a student is dumb leads to the student performing poorly because they internalize and fulfill that expectation. The other options, B, C, and D, refer to related concepts but do not specifically apply to this phenomenon.

When Teachers Label Students as Dumb, the Students Often End