Which of the following statements is NOT accurate about the self-fulfilling prophecy?
A) The self-fulfilling prophecy can cause a person to make something that he or she thought will happen come true.
B) The self-fulfilling prophecy can have negative results.
C) The self-fulfilling prophecy can have positive results.
D) The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt positive and optimistic approaches toward people at work.
E) The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt negative and pessimistic approaches toward people at work.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The self-fulfilling prophecy suggests that positive expectations can lead to positive outcomes, and negative expectations can lead to negative outcomes. Therefore, it argues for a positive and optimistic approach rather than a negative and pessimistic one.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Accurate About the Self-Fulfilling