The Second Step in the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Cycle Is

question 88

Multiple Choice

The second step in the self-fulfilling prophecy cycle is:

• A)An employee is hired with certain assumptions being made.
• B)A supervisor forms expectations about the employee.
• C)The employee's behavior becomes more consistent with the supervisor's initial expectations.
• D)The supervisor's expectations affect his/her behavior towards the employee.
• E)The supervisor's behavior affects the employee's ability and motivation.

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Definitions:

Parasuicide

A term used to describe a suicide attempt or self-harming behavior that does not result in death, often seen as a cry for help or a way to cope with distressing feelings.

Schizophrenia

A psychotic disorder in which personal, social, and occupational functioning deteriorate as a result of strange perceptions, disturbed thought processes, unusual emotions, and motor abnormalities.

Voices

A common term for auditory hallucinations, particularly in the context of some psychiatric disorders, where individuals hear sounds or voices without external stimuli.

Demoralization

A state of feeling disheartened or lacking in confidence and morale.