Phoenix Manages to Obtain Good Grades on Her Assignments and Tests

question 54

Multiple Choice

Phoenix manages to obtain good grades on her assignments and tests, despite having very poor attendance and thinking that school is a complete waste of time. What has she failed to embrace?

• A) a self-fulfilling prophecy
• B) false consciousness
• C) the hidden curriculum
• D) a meritocracy

Understand strategies for managing population growth and its consequences.

Comprehend the relationship between social inequality and access to resources including food.

Appreciate the historical and theoretical perspectives provided by urban sociologists in understanding city life and dynamics.

Distinguish between preindustrial and industrial cities in terms of size, density, and social complexity.

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Definitions:

Theory of Reasoned Action

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's behavior based on their intention to perform that behavior, which is influenced by attitudes towards the behavior and subjective norms.

Planned Behavior

Refers to the Theory of Planned Behavior, which predicts how individuals' intentions toward behaviors are influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Attitude Strength

The durability and impact of an attitude on behavior and thoughts, with stronger attitudes being more consistent, resistant to change, and predictive of behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.