Tom Saw a Fad Weight-Loss Program Advertised on Late Night

question 25

Multiple Choice

Tom saw a fad weight-loss program advertised on late night television.The ad claimed that deep breathing exercises would speed up metabolism,causing people to lose weight.He mailed a cheque for $99.95.When the plan arrived,Tom rearranged his day so that he could complete the breathing exercises as scheduled.They made him nauseated and dizzy,and before long,Tom's friends began to think that he was "dizzy," and they started avoiding him.After the end of the ten-week program,Tom got on the scale and saw that he hadn't lost an ounce! Still,he remained enthusiastic and thought,"I may not have lost any weight,but I feel so much healthier!" This situation is best explained by

• A) the self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) delusional thinking.
• C) self-defeating perceptions.
• D) the justification of suffering.
• E) accurate self-perceptions.

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Definitions:

Learned Capabilities

Knowledge or skills that individuals acquire through education, training, or experience that enhance their performance.

Role Perceptions

Individuals' views and understanding of their roles, including their responsibilities, obligations, and expected behaviors.

Performance Feedback

Performance Feedback is the information provided to individuals or teams about the quality and effectiveness of their work, intended to reinforce strengths or identify areas for improvement.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior across different situations and time, such as openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.