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 Three?
A)identity management
B)self-congruence
C)self-fulfilling prophecy
D)self-serving bias
E)halo effect

Question

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 Three?​
A)​identity management
B)​self-congruence
C)​self-fulfilling prophecy
D)​self-serving bias
E)​halo effect

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The situation described in the text is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where a person's beliefs about themselves or others lead them to behave in ways that confirm those beliefs. In this case, the fear of rejection and abandonment leads the person to act in a way that increases the likelihood of being rejected or abandoned.

The Text States That Romantic Partners Who Fear Rejection and Abandonment