Julie does not like to attend parties because she is shy and convinced that people will not like her. When Julie does go to a party, she avoids eye contact, gives abrupt responses to other people's questions, and quickly withdraws from interactions. As a result, she spends most of the evening in a corner by herself, convinced that no one at the party likes her. This is an example of
A) the causal force of I data.
B) expectancy effects.
C) the effects of low self-monitoring.
D) an internal locus of control.

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This scenario is an example of expectancy effects, where Julie's expectations about how others will perceive her (expecting not to be liked) influence her behavior in a way that likely leads to the outcome she fears (being isolated at the party), thus reinforcing her initial belief.

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