My teacher has heard from previous teachers that I am very smart and motivated. As a result, I am given special opportunities and encouraged to work out the most difficult problems. My success at these challenging tasks makes my teacher happy, as she already knew that I was smart. This is an example of:

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This scenario is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the teacher's belief in the student's abilities leads to actions that encourage the student to succeed, thereby confirming the initial belief.

My Teacher Has Heard from Previous Teachers That I Am