Which of the Following Is True of a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A) It does not occur to managers who hold Theory X assumptions.
• B) It occurs when a person acts in ways that confirm the person's expectations.
• C) It does not occur to managers who hold Theory Y assumptions.
• D) It is the tendency of persons singled out for special attention to perform as expected.
• E) It tries to match management practices with situational demands.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Cultural Evolution

The dynamic ongoing process of cultural change that is a consequence of variation that individuals have produced in the cultural tools they use.

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, determining traits and predispositions.

Biological Evolution

The process through which different kinds of living organisms are believed to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.