When Giving a Class Presentation on Self-Concept, a Student Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

When giving a class presentation on self-concept, a student nurse notices that a classmate has fallen asleep. The student nurse immediately decides that the presentation must be boring and that she will fail this assignment and subsequently obtain a poor grade in the course. This is an example of

• A) selective attention.
• B) negative self-talk.
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• D) negative feedback.

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Definitions:

Variation

The occurrence of differences in individuals or populations, often resulting from genetic diversity or environmental factors.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Distributions

In statistics, the pattern of variation or frequencies of a set of values within which a variable can fall, often visualized as a graph.

Largest

Describing the most extensive or significant size, volume, or quantity in comparison to others within a group or category.