In the Context of Barriers to Social Perception, Which of the Following

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the context of barriers to social perception, which of the following best defines self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A)It is the overestimation of the number of people who share our own beliefs, values, and behaviors.
• B)It is our tendency to prefer information that supports our viewpoints.
• C)It is the formation of lasting opinions about an individual based on initial perceptions.
• D)It is a belief that allows our expectations about people to affect our interaction with them in such a way that those expectations are fulfilled.

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Definitions:

Economic System

The structured way in which a society or region organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Organizational Arrangement

The structured setup of roles, responsibilities, and relationships within an organization, designed to achieve specific goals.

Distributing Goods

The process of making products or commodities available to consumers or retailers in various locations.

Industrial Societies

Societies characterized by the widespread use of technology and machinery in the production process, leading to increased productivity and changes in social organization.