Aleesa, who wants to have two biological children, is extremely happy with the government's decision to relax the one-child policy in her country. Her country is struggling with the problem of overpopulation, but Aleesa does not want the government to recall this decision. This scenario illustrates _____.
A) conformism
B) elitism
C) a self-fulfilling prophecy
D) self-interested thinking

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Aleesa's happiness with the government's decision to relax the one-child policy, despite her country's overpopulation issue, because it aligns with her personal desire to have two biological children, is an example of self-interested thinking. She is prioritizing her own interests over the broader societal issue.

Aleesa, Who Wants to Have Two Biological Children, Is Extremely