What Is a Metropolitan Statistical Area

question 46

Essay

What is a metropolitan statistical area?

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

The tendency for a prediction to actually occur once it is believed; for example, when a victim believes that prejudice against him or her is true, then fulfills these negative expectations.

Tendency

An inclination or predisposition to think, behave, or proceed in a particular way.

Self-Esteem

The perception and evaluation of one's own worth, capabilities, and overall self-respect.

Negative Statements

Expressions or declarations that convey denial, disagreement, or pessimism.