A Belief That Leads to Its Own Fulfillment Is Called

question 115

Multiple Choice

A belief that leads to its own fulfillment is called a(n) :

• A)self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B)attribution.
• C)self-confirming schema.
• D)script.

Critically evaluate the limitations of trait approaches to understanding personality.

Relate concepts of expectancy, reinforcement value, and self-efficacy to behavior prediction and personal efficacy.

Explain the interaction of personality traits with situations and their effect on behavior.

Describe the role of biological factors in personality and their relationship with the Big Five traits.

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Definitions:

Scienter

In cases of fraud and deceit, the word means knowledge on the part of the person making the representations, at the time when they are made, that they are false. In an action for deceit, scienter must be proved.

Duress

A situation where a person is forced to perform an act against their will or face threats, violence, constraints, or other action upon their person or property, which is used as a means to compel their agreement or action.

Undue Influence

A situation where an individual is able to influence another person's decisions due to a special relationship, often leading to unfair advantages.

Ratification

The adoption or affirmance by a person of a prior act that did not bind him.