who were the two sociologists who studied the self-fulfilling prophecy theory?
Correct answer: A. Rosenthal and Jacobson
- A. Rosenthal and Jacobson
- B. Glass and Bottle
- C. Althusser and Rogers
- D. Gillborn and Gipps
Explanation
Rosenthal and Jacobson studied the self-fulfilling prophecy in education, showing that teachers’ expectations could influence pupils’ performance, known as the Pygmalion effect. They are often described as psychologists rather than sociologists, but they are the only relevant pair listed.
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