Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A) It occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others who have been recently encountered and who rank higher or lower on the same characteristics.
• B) It is the assignment of one's personal attributes to other individuals.
• C) It occurs when one attribute of a person or situation is used to develop an overall impression of the person or situation.
• D) It is the tendency to make something that one thinks will happen come true.
• E) It is the tendency to single out for attention those aspects of a situation or person that are consistent with one's needs, values, or attitudes.

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