The Statement, "I'm Not Intelligent Because My Roommate Gets Better

question 53

Multiple Choice

The statement, "I'm not intelligent because my roommate gets better grades than I do," illustrates which of the following?

• A) Self-fulfilling prophecy
• B) Social comparison
• C) Self-expectations
• D) Social expectations

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