In Juanita's community, girls are not expected to excel at mathematics. Consequently, her algebra grades drop as the school year progresses. As a high school junior, she enrolls only in consumer mathematics courses. Which concept does Juanita's example best illustrate?
A. self-fulfilling prophecy
B. cognitive dissonance
C. social identification
D. entrapment
Answer: A
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