Jussim and Harber's (2005) research on the self-fulfilling prophecy and in the classroom found that ____.
A) the effects are quite large--teacher expectations explain student achievement
B) the effects are quite small--teacher expectations are accurate
C) teacher expectations are quite inaccurate
D) teacher's promote the self-defeating prophecy

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Jussim and Harber's research found that the self-fulfilling prophecy effects in the classroom are quite small, suggesting that teacher expectations are generally accurate rather than promoting a self-defeating prophecy.

Jussim and Harber's (2005) Research on the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and in the Classroom