Thinking that members of a particular group are hostile, we may act toward them in a guarded manner.As a result, we may elicit a coldness that we see as proof of their hostility.This scenario captures the essence of
A) the self-fulfilling prophecy.
B) ingroup homogeneity.
C) paired distinctiveness.
D) correspondent inference.

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This scenario best describes the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, where our beliefs or expectations about a group lead us to behave in a way that confirms our beliefs, creating a self-fulfilling cycle of behavior and perception.

Thinking That Members of a Particular Group Are Hostile, We