Allison Is a Very Sweet, Intelligent, Amicable Person

question 125

Multiple Choice

Allison is a very sweet, intelligent, amicable person.However, Joe hears from her ex-boyfriend that she is hard to get along with and very snobby.According to research on the self-fulfilling prophecy, Joe acts in a(n)

• A) neutral way toward Allison, even though he has heard bad things about her.
• B) unfriendly way toward Allison.This in turn causes Allison to act unfriendly toward Joe, and Joe to believe that her ex-boyfriend was right about her.
• C) unfriendly way toward Allison, yet he finds her to be very amicable and decides that her ex-boyfriend must not know her very well.
• D) friendly way toward Allison even though he has heard bad things about her, and finds her to be much friendlier than her ex-boyfriend said she was.

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Definitions:

Self-objectification

The act of viewing oneself primarily as an object for the visual or sexual pleasure of others, often leading to negative psychological effects.

Self-appreciation

The recognition and valuing of one's own worth and abilities, often manifesting as a positive self-image and respect for oneself.

Body Images

The perceptions, thoughts, and feelings an individual has about their physical appearance, often influenced by societal standards and personal experiences.

Appearance Schematics

Cognitive structures that represent an individual's beliefs and feelings about their physical appearance.