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self-fulfilling prophecy
Definition
- The principle of self-fulfilling prophecy states that a person will live up (or down) to others' expectations, predictions, or preconceived notions regarding his or her behavior. Positive expectations or predictions about behavior tend to lead to positive outcomes, whereas negative expectations or predictions tend to lead to negative outcomes. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Self-Fulfilling Prophecy]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/self-fulfilling_prophecy
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