Stephanie expects that other people will treat her unfairly. This belief influences her behavior to the point that she acts in a suspicious and somewhat rude manner. From the social cognitive perspective, this contributes to:
A. how people treat her, thereby reinforcing her expectations
B. how people treat her, thereby weakening her expectations
C. the self-efficacy of other people
D. her internal locus of control
Answer: A
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