The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Is Comprised of Which of the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

The self-fulfilling prophecy is comprised of which of the following social mechanisms?

• A)People act to confirm beliefs others have about them.
• B)People reduce behaviors others expect,but confirm the ones they themselves expect.
• C)Interaction between people elicits a reinforced behavior.
• D)People expect others to behave the way they want them to.

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Definitions:

Franz Gall

Franz Gall was a neuroanatomist and physiologist known for his development of phrenology, the (now discredited) theory that mental abilities and character traits are determined by the shape of the skull.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist often referred to as the "Father of American Psychology," known for his contributions to functionalism and pragmatism.

Wilhelm Wundt

considered the father of experimental psychology, he was a German physiologist who established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig in 1879.

Paul Broca

a 19th-century French physician and anatomist known for his research in the area of the brain responsible for producing language, now known as Broca's area.