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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