The Cycle of Failure

question 31

Multiple Choice

The cycle of failure

• A)is one of the Myers-Briggs personality type indicators.
• B)is almost always caused by family problems.
• C)is a difficult type of self-fulfilling prophecy to overcome, but it is possible to break.
• D)is never present in schools where students are grouped by ability.

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Definitions:

Internal Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to internal characteristics, such as personality or disposition.

Self-Enhancement

The desire to maintain and increase the positivity of the self-concept.

Unrealistically Positive Views

An excessively optimistic outlook or perception of oneself or situations, often ignoring realistic or negative aspects.

Self-Report Measures

Tools or questionnaires used to collect data from individuals about their thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behaviors by asking them to report on these elements themselves.