Lorie Has a Teacher Whose Opinion She Highly Values

question 43

Multiple Choice

Lorie has a teacher whose opinion she highly values. This shows the importance of a

• A) reflected appraisal.
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C) significant other.
• D) self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

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