When a Perceiver's False Expectations Cause a Person to Behave

question 95

Multiple Choice

When a perceiver's false expectations cause a person to behave in ways confirms those expectations, it results in a(n)

• A) subtype.
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C) illusory correlation.
• D) subliminal presentation.

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Definitions:

Eastern Perspectives

Refers to philosophical, religious, and cultural viewpoints and practices originated or developed in East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Power Distance

is a cultural dimension that describes the degree to which less powerful members of a society accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Unequal Power

A situation or relationship where power is distributed unevenly among individuals or groups, often leading to domination and subordination.

Communal Sharing

A form of social relationship where members of a group emphasize their common identity and treat each other’s resources and welfare as common.