Which of the Following Is the Best Example of the Self-Fulfilling

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A) Greg loves to be around attractive people because he thinks that he himself is good-looking (even though he is actually very bad-looking).
• B) Greg has a broken arm and cannot write well. As a consequence, his arm gets no exercise.
• C) Greg has no health insurance because he is poor and cannot afford it. He therefore gets sick frequently.
• D) Greg is a small person. His football coach assumes he is a weak player and ignores him. Consequently, Greg plays horribly.

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Definitions:

Tolerate Silence

The ability to comfortably accept periods of silence in communication or interaction, often seen as an important interpersonal and cross-cultural skill.

Running Meetings

The act of leading or facilitating a meeting to ensure it is efficient, productive, and achieves its intended objectives.

Telework

A work arrangement that allows employees to perform their job duties from a remote location, usually their home, via electronic communication.

Information Overload

A state in which the amount of information available exceeds a person's ability to process it, often leading to stress or decision-making paralysis.