Christopher is a four-year-old who believes that monsters are under his bed,waiting to come out after dark when he is asleep.Despite being told there are no such things as monsters,there are many nights when he cries and has difficulty sleeping.What is this an example of?
A) Thomas theorem
B) Jevon's paradox
C) self-fulfilling prophecy
D) primary socialization

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Thomas theorem explains that if a person perceives a situation as real, it is real in its consequences. In this case, Christopher's belief in monsters affects his behavior and emotions, even though monsters are not real.

Christopher Is a Four-Year-Old Who Believes That Monsters Are Under