Terence started to believe that a friend at work is really a spy from another company, leading him to avoid interactions with that person as much as possible. Ultimately, he treats all interactions with her as suspect, making him reluctant to share any work-related information with her. Which of the following best explains Terence's behavior?

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Terence's behavior is best explained by the Thomas theorem, which states that "if men define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." In other words, Terence believes that his colleague is a spy, and this belief influences his behavior towards her, causing him to avoid interactions and withhold information.

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