Self-fulfilling prophecy

A. is the solidification and further strengthening of an individual's position as a consequence of a group discussion or interaction.
B. effects show the potential power of stereotypes and other sources of expectations on human behavior.
C. shows that aspects of the environment prime us to behave aggressively.
D. examines the characteristics of cultures that are associated with the emergence of altruism and with the belief that everyone deserves fair treatment.


Answer: B

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Before adding other foods, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first __________.

A. 2 months B. 6 months C. 12 months D. 2 years

Psychology

The _____ identity status would best be described as "I haven't really thought about it, but my parents think…"

a. foreclosure b. moratorium c. identity achievement d. diffusion

Psychology

________ would be most likely to encourage a client to test her beliefs against the evidence, because depression is often caused by misinformation and unproductive beliefs

a. Aaron Beck b. B. F. Skinner c. Carl Rogers d. Sigmund Freud

Psychology

Which of the following groups of cells respond to input from only one eye?

A. ocular dominance columns B. orientation columns C. hypercolumns D. cytochrome oxidase blobs

Psychology