A Supervisor's Negative Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of an Employee Is More

question 107

Multiple Choice

A supervisor's negative self-fulfilling prophecy of an employee is more likely to influence that employee's behaviour and performance when:

• A)the employee's coworkers have confidence in the employee's potential.
• B)the employee has a history of low achievement and the employee has been working in that job for at least one year.
• C)the employee has been working in that job for at least one year.
• D)the employee has a history of low achievement.
• E)the employee has a history of high productivity.

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Definitions:

DNA Methylation

A biochemical process involving the addition of a methyl group to the DNA molecule, affecting gene expression without changing the DNA sequence.

Epigenetic Modification

Chemical changes to the DNA or histones that affect gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, influenced by environmental factors.

Caste Development

The differentiation process in social insects like bees and ants, where individuals develop into specialized roles such as workers or queens.

Vasopressin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, playing a key role in increasing water retention in the kidneys and in regulating social behaviors.