Question

Jeannie has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and her teacher believes that all children with ADHD misbehave in the classroom. Jeannie has never misbehaved in the classroom before, but now her parents get a weekly phone call from the principal about Jeannie's bad behavior at school. Jeannie's teacher may be creating _____ for Jeannie.

Answer 1

A self-fulfilling prophecy

Step-by-step explanation:

Jeannie's teacher may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy for Jeannie. As Jeannie's teacher believes that all children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) misbehave in the classroom she expects Jeannie to misbehave. A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prophecy that comes true. Our expectations and beliefs shape our behavior. In that way, Jeannie's teacher is creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.