Which of the Following Is the First Step in Self-Fulfilling

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step in self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A)Employee behaves in a way consistent with the supervisor's expectations.
• B)Supervisor treats the employee in a manner consistent with the supervisor's expectations.
• C)Supervisor forms an incorrect impression of the employee.
• D)Supervisor attributes employee's good performance to external causes.
• E)Employee demonstrates his or her true abilities to the supervisor.

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Definitions:

Mental Gestalts

Integrated patterns or configurations that arise from the psychological organization of thoughts, perceptions, or experiences.

Environmental Stimuli

External events or circumstances that can affect an organism's behavior or physiological responses.

Mental Associations

Mental associations are connections made between different ideas, feelings, or memories in the mind.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured, as opposed to thoughts or feelings that are internal.