If 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 is an illustration of __________.
A) a self-fulfilling prophecy
B) civil inattention
C) survival of the fittest
D) false consciousness

Question

If 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 is an illustration of __________.
A) ​a self-fulfilling prophecy
B) ​civil inattention
C) ​survival of the fittest
D) ​false consciousness

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a prediction or belief about a future event affects our behavior in ways that make the prediction or belief come true. In this scenario, the repeated negative statements about the person's ability as a student may cause them to internalize this belief and subsequently stop studying, leading to failing grades.

If a Person Is Told Repeatedly That She or He