What Is the Following Cycle Describing: a Journalist Expects a Source

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the following cycle describing: A journalist expects a source to act in a particular way; the journalist treats the source in a way consistent with his expectation; the source responds in a way consistent with the treatment; the journalist sees the source's behavior as proof his expectation was correct.

• A) experiential learning
• B) the self-fulfilling prophecy
• C) the Rashomon effect
• D) the perseverance effect
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect an individual from anxiety and perceived threats to self-esteem or self-concept.

Compensation

A compromise mechanism in which an individual attempts to make up for a negative situation by devoting himself or herself to another pursuit with increased vigor.

Conflict Management Techniques

Strategies and practices used to address and resolve disagreements and disputes in a constructive manner.

Nonaction

Doing nothing in hopes that a conflict will disappear.