A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Occurs When an Individual

question 109

Multiple Choice

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when an individual:

• A)takes credit for his or her success but refuses to accept responsibility for his or her failure
• B)overestimates the impact of external, situational factors on another person's behavior
• C)underestimates the impact of external, situational factors on another person's behavior
• D)is induced to act in ways that are consistent with expectations held by others

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Definitions:

Welfare Benefits

Financial assistance provided by government agencies to individuals or families in need, aimed at ensuring a minimum standard of living.

Income Inequality

Income inequality refers to the extent to which income is distributed unevenly among a population.

Income Levels

The different tiers of annual income among individuals or households, often categorized to analyze economic inequality, spending habits, or tax policies.

Incidence

The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or something similarly undesirable.