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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and Social Psychology Quiz

#1

What is the definition of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

A belief that leads to actions that cause the belief to come true
Explanation

Belief shaping actions to fulfill itself

#2

Which of the following best describes the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

A belief or expectation that influences behavior in a way that makes the belief or expectation come true
Explanation

Belief influencing behavior to make it true

#3

Which field of psychology focuses on how individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others?

Social psychology
Explanation

Focuses on individual behavior influenced by others

#4

Which sociologist first introduced the concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy?

Robert K. Merton
Explanation

Introduced by Robert K. Merton

#5

In the context of self-fulfilling prophecies, what is the Pygmalion effect?

A situation where high expectations lead to improved performance
Explanation

High expectations improve performance

#6

In what way does confirmation bias relate to self-fulfilling prophecies?

It causes people to reject feedback that contradicts their beliefs, perpetuating the prophecy
Explanation

Rejecting feedback perpetuates prophecy

#7

Which psychological phenomenon involves individuals altering their behavior in response to the expectations or behavior of others?

Conformity
Explanation

Behavior change due to others' expectations/behavior

#8

What term describes a phenomenon where individuals behave in accordance with their perceived role or expectations?

Role conformity
Explanation

Behavior according to perceived role/expectations

#9

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the manifestation of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Genetic predisposition
Explanation

Genetic predisposition not a contributing factor

#10

Which psychological theory is closely related to the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies?

Expectancy theory
Explanation

Expectancy theory relates closely

#11

How can individuals or groups break the cycle of self-fulfilling prophecies?

By actively challenging and changing their beliefs and behaviors
Explanation

Break cycle by challenging beliefs/behaviors

#12

What is the term for the process by which initial expectations or beliefs lead to behaviors that confirm those expectations or beliefs?

Self-fulfilling prophecy
Explanation

Behaviors confirm initial expectations/beliefs

#13

What is the term for the tendency to attribute our successes to internal factors and our failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Explanation

Attribute successes internally, failures externally

#14

Which theory suggests that individuals are more likely to fulfill prophecies when they believe those prophecies to be true?

Expectancy theory
Explanation

Believing prophecies increases likelihood of fulfillment

#15

Which cognitive bias involves individuals overestimating their ability to predict future events?

Overconfidence bias
Explanation

Overestimating ability to predict future events

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