A child overhears her teacher call her a "troublemaker." The child then stops trying to please the teacher, and actually gets in more trouble. The child's behavior is an example of

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The child's behavior is an example of a self-fulfilling prophesy because the label of "troublemaker" has affected the child's self-perception and behavior, ultimately leading to more trouble. The child is fulfilling the expectation or prophecy that has been set by the teacher's label.

A Child Overhears Her Teacher Call Her a "Troublemaker