Darlene Has Generally Had Good Grades in University, Until She

Multiple Choice

Darlene has generally had good grades in university, until she enrolls in Professor Jameson's course. After studying for days and then failing the midterm test she gets discouraged and decides against studying for the final exam, believing that it will not make any difference in her grade. Consequently, she fails the final exam. Which sociological concept best explains Darlene's situation?

A) the deduction theorem
B) a self-fulfilling prophecy
C) the hidden curriculum
D) gender discrimination