Rosenthal and Jacobson's 1968 study of the Pygmalion effect provided strong evidence that teacher expectations matter.Mr.Hildebrand is a teacher who reads this study and,in an effort to improve his teaching,decides to:
A) give less difficult material to learners he sees as especially promising.
B) give especially promising learners fewer opportunities to contribute,since they know the material already.
C) offer promising learners detailed and personalized feedback on their performance-not just a generic "good job."
D) avoid nonverbal signals: a nod,an encouraging smile,a touch on the shoulder.

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Option C, offering promising learners personalized and detailed feedback, aligns with the idea of teacher expectations and the Pygmalion effect. By providing such feedback, the teacher communicates to the learners that they are capable and encourages them to continue striving for success. Options A and B are detrimental to the learners as it limits their opportunities to learn and grow, and therefore does not align with the Pygmalion effect. Option D eliminates nonverbal signals, which can be positive and supportive, and can contribute positively to the Pygmalion effect.

Rosenthal and Jacobson's 1968 Study of the Pygmalion Effect Provided