Question

In a self-fulfilling stereotype select one:

a. the behaviors of the person match our expectations from the get-go.
b. many factors can play a role, but attractiveness is not one of them.
c. the underlying truth of stereotypes is confirmed.
d. the behaviors of the person change to match our expectations.

Answer 1

Answer: a. the behaviors of the person match our expectations from the get-go.

A stereotype is a widely held, oversimplified idea or opinion about a particular person or group of people.

In a self-fulfilling stereotype, the person of whom we have a preconceived notion behaves in a way that confirms our initial idea of him.