Every morning before class the teacher tells each of her students that they are smart and will succeed. As a result, each student tries hard to achieve good grades and eventually graduates. This is an example of which of ______.
A. critical theory
B. social theory
C. the functionalist perspective
D. the symbolic interactionism perspective
Answer: D
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