Sometimes Our Expectations About the Social World Are Fulfilled Simply

question 26

Multiple Choice

Sometimes our expectations about the social world are fulfilled simply because we believe them to be true.Which example best illustrates this point?

• A) Jill expected to fail her psychology exam, so she studied extremely hard.
• B) Karen expected her blind date to be funny, so she cracked a lot of jokes. He laughed along and told some jokes of his own.
• C) Luke expected his girlfriend to be angry when he arrived two hours late, and she was.
• D) Hoda expected the social psychology exam to be easy, and she earned an "A."
• E) Jaime expected his blind date to be beautiful. After paying for an expensive meal, he convinced himself that she was.

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Definitions:

Coping Mechanisms

Strategies or behaviors that individuals use to manage stress, adversity, or emotional distress.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a reaction to stress.

Conscious

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and thoughts.

Awareness Level

The degree of consciousness or alertness an individual has toward their environment or specific stimuli.