What is a self-fulfilling prophecy? Give an example of a time when you experienced or witnessed a self-fulfilling prophecy.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
- A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that comes true because you act on it as if it were true.
- Students' examples will vary. An example might be that you were so convinced that you were not going to do well in your math class, you were unable to concentrate on your studies and you then failed the class.
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Selective attention is the tendency of listeners to focus on aspects of a message they agree with and to
dismiss aspects of a message they disagree with. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Your text cites an example of a Harvard senior who sought to reclaim the word "jihad" from its incorrect interpretation of
a. holy war. b. internal struggle. c. utmost effort. d. terrorism. e. faith and citizenship.
A desire to belong is called
a. attitude similarity b. need complimentarity c. need for affiliation d. synergy
An entity made up of components in interdependent relationship to each other, requiring constant adaptation among its parts to maintain organic wholeness and balance is called a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).