Jenna Believes That She Doesn't Have an Aptitude for Statistics

question 60

Multiple Choice

Jenna believes that she doesn't have an aptitude for statistics, so doesn't put much effort into her statistics class. She performs poorly in the class, supporting her initial belief. This is an example of a(n) :

• A) reflected appraisal.
• B) direct definition.
• C) identity script.
• D) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• E) social comparison.

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Definitions:

Productively Efficient

This refers to a situation where a firm produces goods at the lowest possible cost.

Allocatively Inefficient

A situation where resources are not allocated to produce the mix of goods and services that most benefits society or meets consumer preferences.

Allocatively Efficient

An allocation status of resources where enhancing the welfare of one party means diminishing that of another.

Productive Inefficiency

A situation where resources are not utilized in the best possible way, leading to wasted potential output or higher costs than necessary.