The teacher-expectancy effect is most closely associated with the_______________?

Correct answer: A. interactionist perspective

  • A. interactionist perspective
  • B. conflict perspective
  • C. functionalist perspective
  • D. anomie theoryAccess Government Careers

Explanation

The teacher-expectancy effect is an interactionist example of a self-fulfilling prophecy: teachers’ expectations can shape how they treat students and influence student performance. Functionalism and conflict theory focus on broader institutional patterns rather than this classroom interaction process.

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