Define "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy" and Provide an Example

question 25

Essay

Define "self-fulfilling prophecy" and provide an example.

Distinguish between deontological ethics and virtue ethics.

Recognize the role of the "Golden Mean" in virtue ethics as proposed by Aristotle.

Understand the development and practice of virtuous character according to Aristotle.

Differentiate between the views of different philosophers on virtue and ethics.

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Definitions:

Self-Perception Theory

A psychological model suggesting that individuals determine their attitudes and preferences by interpreting their own behavior.

Compliance Techniques

Strategic methods used to persuade or influence individuals to agree with requests, accept suggestions, or change their behavior without necessarily changing their underlying beliefs.

Unpaid Counselors

Individuals who provide support, guidance, or advice without receiving financial compensation, often in informal settings.

Delinquents

Individuals, typically young people, who engage in behaviors considered unlawful or antisocial by the broader society.