Justin is convinced that his girlfriend's parents do not like him. When Justin arrives at their house for a party, he feels so uncomfortable that he does not act in a friendly manner. His girlfriend's parents, in turn, see Justin as rude and antisocial

This example best illustrates ____________.
a. a self-fulfilling prophecy
b. automatic processing
c. the perseverance effect
d. controlled processing

Answer: A

Psychology

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A decline in the level of testosterone in either men or women leads to ___________________

a. an increase in sexual desire b. abnormal sexual desires c. pain and discomfort during sexual activity d. a decrease in sexual desire

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