Self-fulfilling Prophecy.(children may become exactly what you expect them to become) From: Pediatrics for Parents | Date: July 1, 2001| Author: Meyerhoff, Michael K. | COPYRIGHT 2001 Pediatrics for Parents, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

One of the more disturbing studies in the field of educational psychology concerns the concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy. As part of a study, prior to the start of a new school year, teachers were given a list of the students who would be entering their classrooms. Next to each student's name was an indication that the student was a "poor," "average," or "excellent" pupil. At the end of the year, the grades the students earned were compared...

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