Which of the following is an example of W.I.Thomas's classic statement?
A) A teen has been labeled a problem student, so he doesn't bother doing his homework
B) An employer refuses to hire someone with a criminal record.
C) A student fails a test because the teacher thinks she was cheating.
D) An employer fires an employee who fails a random drug test.

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W.I. Thomas's classic statement is "If men define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." In this example, the teen has internalized the label of being a problem student, and it affects his behavior and performance.

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