Which of the Following Is the Best Illustration of a Self-Fulfilling

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best illustration of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A) Justin wanted some candy, and bought some at the store the next day.
• B) Emily always wanted to be a physician when she grew up and is now finishing medical school.
• C) Ryan heard that Grace is opinionated; upon meeting her, he strikes up a conversation about politics and finds that she is willing to express her opinion.
• D) Olivia has heard that Dylan is a good singer.When she sees him at a coffee shop, she asks him to sing yet finds his singing atrocious.

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Definitions:

Mental Processes

The internal cognitive operations that underlie human thought, including perception, memory, and decision-making.

Renewal

The process of being made new, fresh, or strong again; often used in the context of psychological recovery or environmental regeneration.

Cognitive Neuroscience

The interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition (including perception, thinking, memory, and language).

Thought Processes

The mental operations involved in cognition, including perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.