You Believe That Although You Studied for a Test, You

question 54

Multiple Choice

You believe that although you studied for a test, you will do poorly on it. As a consequence of this belief, you get low grades. This is an example of

• A) self-confirming validity.
• B) a belief confirmation.
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• D) behavioral perseverance.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that defines individual preferences for consumption bundles by assigning a utility value to each bundle.

Consumption

The action of using up a good or service, typically by households or individuals, affecting economic analyses of demand and spending behaviors.

Borda Count

A voting system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference, and candidates are assigned points based on their position in each vote, to determine the winner.

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Individuals seeking to be elected or selected for a specific position, role, or honor.