What is a general summary of the information that has been found in studies on the role of self-fulfilling prophecies in classrooms?

A) Self-fulfilling prophecies always have a substantial impact on classroom performance.
B) Self-fulfilling prophecies rarely have any impact on classroom performance.
C) When self-fulfilling prophecies influence performance,it is because teachers behave differently toward students whom they expect to do well.
D) When self-fulfilling prophecies influence performance,it is because students who have been praised in the past are expecting to continue to be stellar students.

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Naloni Bryant · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Studies have found that self-fulfilling prophecies in classrooms can have an impact on performance, but it is usually due to teachers' behavior towards students whom they expect to do well or poorly. This can lead to differential treatment, which in turn can affect students' academic outcomes. Therefore, choice C is correct. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the findings of studies on the role of self-fulfilling prophecies in classrooms.

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