A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

question 53

Multiple Choice

A self-fulfilling prophecy

• A) is the tendency for people to judge that other people's behavior was caused by their personality.
• B) occurs when an initially inaccurate expectation leads to actions that cause the expectation to come true.
• C) is the false belief that some people can see the future.
• D) is the theory that attempts to explain how people determine whether or not a behavior is the result of a particular disposition.

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Definitions:

American Evaluation Association

A professional organization dedicated to improving evaluation practices and methods, enhancing evaluation use, and supporting the contribution of evaluation to the generation of theory and knowledge about effective human action.

Autonomy

Autonomy in ethics and morality refers to the capacity of a rational individual to make an informed, uncoerced decision. It is often discussed in the context of bioethics, philosophy, and psychology.

Informed Consent

A process by which a fully informed individual voluntarily agrees to participate in a particular activity, after understanding all relevant risks and benefits.

IRB Approval

The authorization granted by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) which confirms a study's research plan is ethical and the rights and welfare of participants are protected.