What Did Robert Merton Call a Prediction That Came True

question 33

Multiple Choice

What did Robert Merton call a prediction that came true only because the prediction was made?

• A) a defining prophecy
• B) a Thomas prediction
• C) a self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) a labeling prophecy

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Definitions:

Nigeria

is a country located in West Africa, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and significant oil and natural resources.

United States

A country located primarily in North America, composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system that often accelerates heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure, preparing the body for action.

Parasympathetic

refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, countering the fight-or-flight responses of the sympathetic system.