Question

When two sides have clashing perceptions, at least one of them is misperceiving the other, and when that is the case, according to Bronfenbrenner (1961), "it is characteristic of such images that they are _____."
a. self-defeating
b. self-confirming
c. self-handicapping
d. self-monitoring

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is:

b. Self-confirming

Explanation:

According to Bronfenbrenner in his Ecological systems theory the quality of the context and the social environment are really important for the development of an individual since the first years of life.  He explains how all of this context becomes even more complex through years of growing. One of the important premises to take into account during this developmental process is the self-confirming stage, in which the individual becomes more aware about his beliefs and feelings about the surrounding world, and in this way he can offer a more elaborated response about the facts in general, for example a higher self-esteem which helps so much in decision making and other social contexts.