If the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Operates Appropriately, What Could Be the Outcome

question 13

Multiple Choice

If the self-fulfilling prophecy operates appropriately, what could be the outcome of treating your new roommate as if he/she is polite, neat, and respectful?

• A) The roommate will do what he/she wants to do anyway.
• B) The roommate will meet your expectations and behave politely and respectfully and keep his/her part of the room clean.
• C) The roommate will do exactly the opposite and be rude and messy.
• D) Your behavior will have no effect on your roommate's behavior.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the carrier of genetic information.

Human Trait

A characteristic or quality that can be used to describe or identify an individual, which can be physical, psychological, or behavioral.

Adaptive

The ability or tendency to change or adjust in response to changing conditions or environments.