Last week,Eldon's professor suggested that he visit the Writing Center for extra help on his papers because they were below average.Eldon did not go to the Center because he felt it would be a waste of time.Eldon received a "D" on his next paper.This is an example of
A) social construction of reality.
B) dramaturgical analysis.
C) ethnomethodology.
D) a self-fulfilling prophecy.
E) social exchange theory.

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Eldon's belief that going to the Writing Center would be a waste of time led to him not seeking help, which resulted in receiving a "D" grade on his paper. This is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where Eldon's beliefs about his abilities led to the outcome he feared.

Last Week,Eldon's Professor Suggested That He Visit the Writing Center