When instructors were told that one-third of their trainees had poor skills and little potential,and that two-thirds of their trainees had superior skills and potential,the instructors got better results from the group of "superior" trainees.This was because the instructors expected better performance from the "superior" trainees,spent more time with these trainees,and gave this group of trainees more opportunity to practice what they were learning.This is an example of

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This scenario describes a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the instructors' expectations influenced their behavior and ultimately reinforced their initial beliefs. The instructors spent more time with and gave more opportunities to the "superior" trainees, leading to better performance from this group.

When Instructors Were Told That One-Third of Their Trainees Had