Larry believes that members of another ethnic group are hostile and unfriendly. However, Larry tends to inadvertently treat people in that group in ways that actually provoke hostile and unfriendly responses, thus reinforcing his stereotype. What is Larry unknowingly creating?
a. groupthink.
b. a just-world belief.
c. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
d. individuating information.
Ans: c. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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