Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the self-fulfilling prophecy?

A) The self-fulfilling prophecy can cause a person to perceive what he/she expected to find in the first place.
B) The self-fulfilling prophecy can have negative results.
C) The self-fulfilling prophecy can have positive results.
D) The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt positive and optimistic approaches to people at work.
E) The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt negative and pessimistic approaches to people at work.

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Julie Thach · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  The statement The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt negative and pessimistic approaches to people at work is incorrect. The self-fulfilling prophecy is based on the idea that expectations (positive or negative) can influence behavior and outcomes, so adopting negative and pessimistic approaches would most likely lead to negative outcomes. Therefore, managers should adopt positive and optimistic approaches to elicit positive behaviors and outcomes.

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