When the Expectations of One Person Bring About the Expected

question 98

Multiple Choice

When the expectations of one person bring about the expected behavior in another person, the expectation has become a(n) ________.

• A) attribution
• B) primary drive
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) response characteristic

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the influence of personal characteristics and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Pessimistic Explanatory

A tendency to explain negative events as being widespread, permanent, and uncontrollable.

Martin Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on positive psychology, learned helplessness, and for promoting concepts such as PERMA to characterize well-being.

Downward Comparison

A social comparison strategy where individuals compare themselves to others who are less competent or in a worse situation, which can boost self-esteem.