Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

question 60

Multiple Choice

Self-fulfilling prophecies

• A)are expectations that prompt people to act in ways that make the expectation come true.
• B)are part of a negative cycle that reinforces intolerance and prejudice.
• C)can occur because you treat people consistent with your stereotype, and then they act in accordance with the behavior expected of them.
• D)are characterized by all of these.

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Definitions:

Anti-A Sera

A serum containing antibodies against A antigen, used in blood typing to identify blood group A.

Anti-B Sera

A type of antiserum used in blood typing that contains antibodies targeting the B antigen found on red blood cells.

Rh Factor

A type of protein on the surface of red blood cells that indicates the presence (+) or absence (-) of the Rh antigen, important in determining blood compatibility.

AB Positive

A blood type characterized by the presence of both A and B antigens on the surface of red cells and no antibodies in the plasma, making it the universal recipient type.