What Is the Take-Home Message from the Research on the Self-Fulfilling

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the take-home message from the research on the self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A) Self-fulfilling prophecies are a result of our desire to preserve our self-esteem.
• B) Schema-confirming behaviors are conscious and deliberate.
• C) Self-fulfilling prophecies are the result of unconscious, unintentional processes.
• D) Because their job is assessment of performance, educators are especially susceptible to the self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Definitions:

Acceptance

Acceptance refers to the act of receiving or taking something offered or recognizing a situation or condition as valid or correct without attempting to change it, often implying agreement or consent.

Manipulation

The act of controlling or influencing a person or situation cunningly or unfairly.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and are also associated with feelings of pleasure and euphoria.

Physical Benefits

Positive effects or improvements to the body’s health and functioning resulting from physical activity, proper nutrition, or other health behaviors.