An Expectation That Comes True Because of the Tendency of the Person

question 190

Multiple Choice

An expectation that comes true because of the tendency of the person holding it to act in ways that bring it about is called:

• A) a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) an approach goal.
• C) a mastery goal.
• D) self-efficacy.

Analyze the effects of social stratification on individuals' life chances and opportunities.

Describe the concept of social mobility and the factors that influence it.

Explain the role of cultural capital in social stratification and mobility.

Recognize the impact of systemic inequalities on marginalized communities.

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications designed to improve symptoms of depression by altering brain chemistry, particularly neurotransmitter levels.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment designed to help individuals confront their fears by gradual and repeated exposure to the feared object, situation, or thought.

Mood-Stabilizing

Pertaining to drugs or therapeutic methods used to treat mood disorders by stabilizing a person's mood.