A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Occurs

question 19

Multiple Choice

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs

• A)when we hold a hope or ideal about ourselves that we cannot attain.
• B)when we try to adopt a learning style we do not usually use.
• C)when we try to accept our entire self-concept.
• D)when we hold a belief or expectation about ourselves that affects our behavior.

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Definitions:

Catatonic

Relating to or characterized by catatonia, a state of immobility and unresponsiveness in someone who is otherwise awake.

Melancholic

A subtype of depression characterized by severe features, such as early morning awakening, significant weight loss, and excessive guilt.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that provides guidelines for the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Subtypes

Variants or particular forms within a broader category, characterized by their distinct features or manifestations.