Asked by Kiirt Giosk on Jun 14, 2024

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The way a person behaves based on preexisting expectations about another person or situation can sometimes create an outcome that is aligned with those expectations, which is called a ______.

A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) projecting
C) halo effect
D) contrast effect

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual's or group's belief or expectation brings about its own fulfillment, either directly or indirectly, influencing behavior and outcomes.

Preexisting Expectations

Assumptions or beliefs that one has before encountering new information or experiences.

  • Understand the correlation between perceptual inaccuracies and anticipated results, especially in the context of self-fulfilling prophecies.
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CIELO IBARRAJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a person's expectations about someone or something lead to behaviors that cause those expectations to come true.