When the Expectations of One Person Bring About the Expected

question 79

Multiple Choice

When the expectations of one person bring about the expected behavior in another person, the expectation has become a(n) __________.

• A) attribution
• B) response characteristic
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) primary drive

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Definitions:

Epicranius Muscle

A muscle of the scalp that moves the scalp, raises the eyebrows, and wrinkles the forehead, composed of the frontalis and occipitalis muscles.

Aponeurosis

Aponeurosis refers to a type of flat and broad tendon that connects muscles to the parts they move, essentially serving as a fascial layer for muscle attachment.

Frontalis

The muscle of the forehead that elevates the eyebrows and wrinkles the skin of the forehead, part of the expression of surprise or concern.

Maxilla

The upper jawbone, forming the upper mouth section, the floors of the orbits, and sides of the nasal cavity.