Christine has recently hired Wanda, Ming, and Jasmine for a consulting position in her firm. Not only did Jasmine attend the same college but they were also in the same sorority, but several years apart. Christine is very excited about Jasmine joining the team and has told her that she knows someone with her background will move up the ladder quickly. According to the Pygmalion effect theory, which is the most likely outcome in this situation?
A) Wanda and Ming will quit because Christine does not care about them.
B) Christine will be disappointed in Jasmine because no one can live up to these expectations.
C) Jasmine will quit because of the pressure of living up to Christine's expectations.
D) Jasmine will succeed because Christine's expectations can form self-fulfilling prophecy.
E) Jasmine, Wanda, and Ming will band together more closely because of Christine's faith in Jasmine.

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The Pygmalion effect theory states that high expectations lead to improved performance. In this case, Christine has high expectations for Jasmine, based on her background and shared experiences. As a result, it is likely that Jasmine will feel motivated to perform well and may indeed move up the ladder quickly. This is known as a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the expectations of others can influence an individual's behavior and ultimately, their outcomes. Therefore, it is most likely that Jasmine will succeed because of Christine's expectations.

Christine Has Recently Hired Wanda, Ming, and Jasmine for a Consulting