Implying that a negative label will be applied to a person who makes an unpopular decision is known as
A) the alternative outcomes effect.
B) the belief perseverance effect.
C) anticipatory name calling.
D) the linguistic relativity effect.

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Anticipatory name calling is the act of implying negative labels or names for someone who makes an unpopular decision or takes a certain action. This is done in an effort to influence others' opinions of that person before they even have a chance to form their own judgments. The other options are not relevant to this concept.

Implying That a Negative Label Will Be Applied to a Person