How Does the Phenomenon of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Relate to Intergroup

question 119

Multiple Choice

How does the phenomenon of self-fulfilling prophecy relate to intergroup competition?

• A) The less we present ourselves as competitive, the more competitive the outgroup becomes, which at the end increases intergroup hostility.
• B) As people view others as competitors, they themselves begin to compete, which increases the intergroup hostility.
• C) As people view others as competitors, they begin to compete less, thus decreasing the intergroup hostility.
• D) As people compete with others, they learn more facts about them, which reduces intergroup hostility.

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