Question

select the correct answer.
what does the self - fulfilling prophecy theory state?
a. dominant groups use prejudices and discrimination against weaker groups
b. prejudice interconnects with the ego - defense
c. we learn prejudices through our interactions in society
d. social conditions reinforce beliefs over time

Explanation:

The self - fulfilling prophecy theory states that our beliefs and expectations can influence our behavior, and this behavior can then make the original beliefs come true. Option A describes dominant groups using prejudices and discrimination against weaker groups, which is related to how the actions based on prejudices (the prophecy) can lead to outcomes that reinforce those prejudices (fulfilling the prophecy). Option B is about prejudice and ego - defense, not self - fulfilling prophecy. Option C is about learning prejudices through interactions, not the self - fulfilling prophecy mechanism. Option D is about social conditions reinforcing beliefs over time, but not in the self - fulfilling prophecy way of beliefs influencing actions that then fulfill the beliefs. So the correct option is A.

Answer:

A. dominant groups use prejudices and discrimination against weaker groups