Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A) It occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others who have been recently encountered and who rank higher or lower on the same characteristics.
• B) It is the assignment of personal attributes to other individuals.
• C) It occurs when one attribute of a person or situation is used to develop an overall impression of the person or situation.
• D) It is the tendency to create or find in another situation or individual that which one expects to find.
• E) It is the tendency to single out for attention those aspects of a situation or person that are consistent with one's own needs, values, or attitudes.

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Definitions:

Black Students

Students of African descent who are part of an educational system.

Test Performance

Refers to how well an individual does on an assessment of their knowledge, skills, abilities, or physical fitness.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of conforming to stereotypes about one's social group, which can negatively affect performance and self-perception.

Race Indication

Information or signs that suggest or determine an individual's racial background or identity.