Larry believes that members of another ethnic group are hostile and unfriendly.However,Larry tends to inadvertantly treat people in that group in ways that actually provoke hostile and unfriendly responses.Larry's stereotype of this ethnic group will be reinforced because Larry is unknowingly creating
A)groupthink.
B)a just-world belief.
C)a self-fulfilling prophecy.
D)individuating information.

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Larry's stereotype of the ethnic group will be reinforced because he is unknowingly creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. A self-fulfilling prophecy is a phenomenon in which a person's beliefs and expectations about a situation affect their behavior, leading to outcomes that confirm those beliefs and expectations. In Larry's case, his belief that the ethnic group is hostile and unfriendly is affecting how he interacts with them, causing them to respond in unfriendly ways and reinforcing his belief.

Larry Believes That Members of Another Ethnic Group Are Hostile