Research suggests that when a student is labeled as "slow" or "disengaged," teachers are likely to ______.

A. spend extra time working with the student and tutoring more difficult subjects
B. take the student's test for him or her in order to ensure the student is able to pass
C. have low expectations for the student and act according to those expectations
D. have another student mentor the student to help them understand the work


Answer: C

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