According to Merton's (1968) Concept of the "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to Merton's (1968) concept of the "self-fulfilling prophecy",

• A)people rely solely on themselves to fulfil their potential.
• B)people who receive positive or negative comments from others start to behave in that way.
• C)beliefs imposed from others on oneself can result in one believing these beliefs even if they are false, which usually they are.
• D)works on reinforcing a certain point of view about someone.

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Definitions:

Ingredients

are the components or materials used in the preparation of foods, medicines, or any product requiring a mixture.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, age, sex, or disability.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something that is not based on reason or actual experience; often related to negative or discriminatory beliefs.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.