Teachers in one study were told to watch normal elementary school children who had been labeled for the study as "learning disabled," "intellectually disabled," "emotionally disturbed," or "normal." Sadly, the teachers gave the children very different ratings, depending on the labels used.This illustrates the serious consequences of
A) conducting a scientific survey.
B) conducting a case study.
C) the observer bias.
D) the observer effect.

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The situation described in the study demonstrates observer bias, as the teachers' preconceived notions about the labeled group affected their ratings and perceptions of the children. The other options do not accurately describe the issue at hand.

Teachers in One Study Were Told to Watch Normal Elementary