When children are told that certain classmates have learning disabilities, they may behave in ways that inhibit the success of those students in the classroom. This best illustrates the dangers of

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Self-fulfilling labels refer to the idea that if someone is labeled with a certain trait or characteristic, others may treat them in a way that reinforces that label, leading the person to exhibit more of that trait or characteristic. In the given scenario, if children are told that certain classmates have learning disabilities, they may unconsciously treat those classmates differently and inhibit their success in the classroom, leading to a self-fulfilling label.

When Children Are Told That Certain Classmates Have Learning Disabilities