Question

Gene, an enthusiastic, bright little boy, came from a background of poverty. He wore hand-me-downs, and often did not have the proper school supplies. Regardless of the fact that Gene showed ability and interest in reading, the teacher put him in the slow group based on where he came from. For the first few months of school, Gene repeatedly asked to read the more challenging books, but was told they were too difficult for him. By the end of the year, Gene no longer took much interest in reading at all. The next year he was again placed in the slow group and given the lowest level readers. This continued for the next few years. By the end of elementary school he barely read, even though his IQ was on the high side. What does this scenario exemplify?

Answer 1

Answer:

Self-fulfilling prophecy