The First Step in a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Occurs When the Observer

question 36

True/False

The first step in a self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when the observer acts differently towards people with whom he or she has high expectations than towards those with whom he or she has low expectations.

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Nonsystematic Variance

The portion of an investment's total variance that is specific to the investment itself, not related to the overall market movements, and can be reduced by diversification.

Market Index

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Active Portfolio

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