Alec thinks that members of a particular group are hostile,and therefore he acts toward them in a guarded manner.As a result,Alec may elicit a coldness in members of that group that he sees as proof of their hostility.This scenario is an example of
A) the self-fulfilling prophecy.
B) ingroup homogeneity.
C) paired distinctiveness.
D) illusory correlation.

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This scenario describes the self-fulfilling prophecy, where Alec's expectations and behavior toward the group elicit a response from them that confirms his initial belief, creating a self-fulfilling cycle.

Alec Thinks That Members of a Particular Group Are Hostile,and