Ten-year-old Kerry is from the "wrong side of the tracks" and his fourth grade teacher expects bad behavior from him. Why could this expectation be especially harmful for Kerry?
A. What looks like a self-fulfilling prophecy may be an accurate assessment made by a teacher.
B. It is unclear whether self-fulfilling prophecies tend to do more harm than good.
C. Self-fulfilling prophecies can be especially influential on students who belong to groups that are already stigmatized.
D. Self-fulfilling prophecies are only one of many influences on student achievement.
Answer: C
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