The text observes that the Pygmalion effect occurs all the time in classrooms, sometimes to the detriment rather than the benefit of students. This effect is the equivalent of

a. self-fulfilling prophecy.
b. backstage behavior
c. nonverbal communication
d. frontstage behavior


A

Sociology

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Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

After being the beneficiary of compassionate ageism in the 1960s and 70s, older adults in the 1980s and 90s were

a. venerated and praised as role models. b. willing to sacrifice their entitlement mentality. c. sometimes scapegoated as “greedy geezers.” d. praised for promoting the interests of younger adults.

Sociology

A religious object from an ancient culture is an example of a(n)

a. norm. b. sanction. c. artifact. d. subculture.

Sociology