Jose is assigned to coach a Little League team that finished in last place during the prior season. He has heard many parents talk about the lack of skill on the team. Sure enough, the team finished in last place again. This outcome was more likely according to what concept?
a. the self-fulfilling prophecy
b. performing identities
c. the self-esteem perspective
d. the generalized other perspective
Ans: a. the self-fulfilling prophecy
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The merger of two conglomerates became the talk of the entire media. The public who heard the news and talk shows, however, received various conflicting messages
There were rumors about reducing employees and writing off one of the departments entirely. The media reported all these rumors. What ethical criterion was omitted here? a) Pretend certainty when it is tentative. b) Compound the situation that is simple. c) Intentionally misrepresent the facts. d) Use appeal that lacks evidence.
According to Conger (1998), which of the following is NOT one of the four components of successful persuasion:
a. finding common ground b. making an emotional connection c. providing evidence d. being the deviant