In pioneering research by Rosenthal and Jacobsen (1968), students who were identified as 'bloomers' actually performed better at the end of the semester. Which of the following aspects of this study is false?

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The statement "The teachers treated the 'bloomers' exactly the same as the other students" is false. The teachers did have higher expectations of the 'bloomers' and spent more time with them, which likely contributed to their improved performance. However, it is important to note that the students were not randomly assigned to the 'bloomer' group, but were instead identified based on a previous test.

In Pioneering Research by Rosenthal and Jacobsen (1968), Students Who