A Learned Predisposition to Respond to an Object or Class

question 190

Multiple Choice

A learned predisposition to respond to an object or class of objects in a consistently favorable or unfavorable way is referred to as a(n)

• A) attitude.
• B) belief.
• C) value.
• D) motivation.
• E) perception.

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that an individual or group holds, consciously or subconsciously, that manifests because it is believed.

Class Consciousness

Awareness of one's social class and its implications, often associated with a sense of collective interests and the struggle between different classes, particularly in Marxist theory.

Educational Capital

Refers to the accumulation of knowledge, skills, and qualifications that an individual obtains through their education, which can influence their social and economic opportunities.

Compensatory Education

Educational policies or programs designed to overcome deficits in a child's educational experiences, aiming to improve skills and provide opportunities especially for disadvantaged children.