If a low achiever is labeled as one with a low capacity, both the reaction of the teacher and the self-expectations of the child are negatively affected. In effect, labeling becomes a form of the ________, blaming the students rather than the system for their lack of achievement.
A. fallacy of circular reasoning
B. fallacy of personal attack
C. fallacy of authority
D. fallacy of appeal to prejudice
Answer: B
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