Which best illustrates a self-fulfilling prophecy?
a. Ms. Winifred expects all children of divorce to have poor achievement, and that expectation changes her behavior toward those children in ways that make it more likely to come true.
b. Deidre is from a family that recently divorced, and because there is a relationship between divorce and lowered achievement, she may be at risk for lowered achievement.
c. Ms. Doyle knows that older children are particularly at risk for experiencing difficulties following remarriage.
d. Benjamin has supporting relationships from adults such as teachers and coaches following his divorce, decreasing the likelihood that he will have difficulties.
a. Ms. Winifred expects all children of divorce to have poor achievement, and that expectation changes her behavior toward those children in ways that make it more likely to come true.
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A. Graduate school classes B. Professional development C. Research groups D. Conventions
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A. nurture B. temperament C. personality D. nature
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