Justin Is Convinced That His Girlfriend's Parents Do Not Like

question 13

Multiple Choice

Justin is convinced that his girlfriend's parents do not like him.When Justin arrives at their house for a party,he feels so uncomfortable that he does not act in a friendly manner.His girlfriend's parents,in turn,see Justin as rude and antisocial.This example best illustrates ____________.

• A) a self-fulfilling prophecy
• B) automatic processing
• C) the perseverance effect
• D) controlled processing

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