A study by Rosenthal and Jacobson found that children who were labeled as "late bloomers" at the start of the school year showed larger IQ gains than other, non-labeled students, even though these particular children were chosen randomly. The children's teachers were informed about these labels but the students themselves were not. The results from this study are most relevant to which of the following?

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The results of the study are most relevant to the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, as the labels given to the children by their teachers influenced the teachers' expectations and subsequent treatment of those students, which in turn affected the children's performance and IQ gains throughout the year. This suggests that the beliefs and expectations others hold about individuals can impact their behavior and outcomes.

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