The text states that romantic partners who fear rejection and abandonment are likely to act in ways that increase the odds of their fears coming to pass.This example best relates to which concept from Chapter Two?
A)identity management
B)self-congruence
C)self-fulfilling prophecy
D)self-serving bias
E)halo effect

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The situation described in the text where individuals act in ways that increase the likelihood of their fears coming true is a classic example of a self-fulfilling prophecy. The individuals' fears influence their behavior, which in turn shapes the outcome they were fearing.

The Text States That Romantic Partners Who Fear Rejection and Abandonment