A teacher believes that Latinos are poor at math.Interaction between a Latino student and the teacher has the affect of encouraging the Latino student to fail.This phenomenon is called.

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The phenomenon described is known as the expectancy effect or the Pygmalion effect. This refers to the idea that the expectations and beliefs of teachers (or other authority figures) can impact the performance and outcomes of their students. In this case, the teacher's belief that Latinos are poor at math has led to them unconsciously (or consciously) treating the Latino student differently, which in turn affects their performance and encourages them to fail.

A Teacher Believes That Latinos Are Poor at Math