Multiple Choice
Suppose that a person is told repeatedly that she or he is not a good student. Eventually, this person might come to believe it to be true, stop studying, and receive failing grades. This scenario exemplifies a __________.
A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) false definition of reality
C) distorted impression of reality
D) false consciousness
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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