The phenomenon in which a prediction prompts people to act in ways that make the prediction come true is known as the
A) pseudomemory prophecy.
B) prediction effect.
C) self-fulfilling prophecy.
D) placebo effect.

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The self-fulfilling prophecy is when a prediction prompts individuals to act in ways that ultimately make the prediction come true. Essentially, when someone believes that something will happen, they behave as though it is inevitable, and their actions bring about the outcome they expected. The other answer choices are not appropriate for this definition.

The Phenomenon in Which a Prediction Prompts People to Act