Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Accurately Describe the Self-Fulfilling

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A) The self-fulfilling prophecy can cause a person to perceive what he/she expected to find in the first place.
• B) The self-fulfilling prophecy can have negative results.
• C) The self-fulfilling prophecy can have positive results.
• D) The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt positive and optimistic approaches to people at work.
• E) The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt negative and pessimistic approaches to people at work.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A cell in the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Integrative Theory

A theory that combines elements from various theories or disciplines to provide a comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon.

Diathesis-Stress Perspective

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a result of predispositional vulnerabilities together with stress from life experiences.

Systems Theory

A theory proposing that multiple interacting factors generate all behaviour, and that the effects of these factors are bidirectional; that is, the influence of each factor on another changes the other factors, which in turn then influence the original factor. The overall effect of these influences is said to be greater than the sum of the influence of each of the factors.