Is When One Person Inaccurately Perceives a Second Person and the Resulting

question 69

Multiple Choice

is when one person inaccurately perceives a second person and the resulting expectations cause the second person to behave in ways consistent with the original perception.

• A)A self- fulfilling prophecy
• B)A self- serving bias
• C)Stereotyping
• D)A fundamental attribution error

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Definitions:

Cognitive Matching

A process by which individuals pair new information with existing cognitive schemas to make sense of the world.

Behavioral Confirmation

A social psychological phenomenon where an individual's behavior aligns with the expectations of others, thus confirming those expectations.

Systematic Pattern

An arrangement or sequence of actions, behaviors, or occurrences that follow a predictable and organized structure.

Oppression

The unjust treatment or control of people by others, often through systemic inequalities and abuse of power.