In the second step of the self-fulfilling prophecy, a(n)

a. target unwittingly adjusts behaviors to match the expectations of a perceiver.
b. perceiver behaves in ways that are consistent with held expectations.
c. objective source of information renders the perceiver's expectations to be valid or invalid.
d. perceiver has expectations of a target person.

b

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You overheard your little cousin and her best friend, who are both 8 years old, discussing what they thought about puberty and when they thought those changes would begin. Your cousin is thin and her friend is considerably heavier

Based upon what is described in the text, what is likely to occur in terms of the beginning of puberty for them? Your cousin's friend, having more body fat, is likely to begin puberty earlier. Your cousin, being thinner, is likely to begin puberty earlier. Your cousin's friend, having more body fat is likely to begin puberty later. They are not likely to be talking about puberty at this age.

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