Identify the basis for self-fulfilling prophecy and discuss how it can affect a person's self-esteem

What will be an ideal response

The self-fulfilling prophecy is the idea that what you believe about yourself often comes true because you expect it to come true. For example, if you think you will fail the math test because you tell yourself you are bad at math, then you have to overcome your deficiencies in math and the low expectations you have assigned to yourself. This is one aspect of self-expectations.

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Omar watches the same news station every evening because he agrees with their viewpoint on current events. Omar's choice of that one station demonstrates which of the selective processes?

a. selective exposure b. selective attention c. selective interpretation d. selective recall e. selective organization

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Which of Jerome's experiences best demonstrates workplace bullying?

A. One time, a coworker poked fun at Jerome for wearing purple socks. B. Jerome was denied a promotion because his boss thought he was too quiet. C. Every day, Jerome's coworkers intentionally knock over his trashcan to embarrass him. D. Jerome's manager promised to give him a raise in exchange for sex.

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