Self-Fulfilling Expectations Are Most Likely to Be Triggered by

question 45

Multiple Choice

Self-fulfilling expectations are most likely to be triggered by

• A) heritability.
• B) epigenetics.
• C) polygenetics.
• D) stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Response

A response acquired through learning to a stimulus that was initially neutral, but has been paired with an unconditioned stimulus via conditioning.