Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobsen conducted a study in 1968.The researchers told grade-school teachers that five students were likely to be "late bloomers"-that these students had high levels of ability that would likely emerge over time.In reality, the students had been randomly selected by the researchers.Nonetheless, a year later, the researchers found that teachers' expectations for the "late bloomers" were reflected in student performance-the academic performance of the "late bloomers" was beyond that of other students.The results from this study demonstrate which of the following concepts?

A) cognitive dissonance theory
B) the butterfly effect
C) self-fulfilling prophecy
D) self-serving bias

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Oscar Lopez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The study conducted by Rosenthal and Jacobsen demonstrates the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, where teachers' expectations of the late bloomers led to improved academic performance beyond what would have been expected based solely on the students' abilities.

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