If Andrew inaccurately perceives Lee and the resulting expectations cause Lee to behave in ways consistent with Andrew's original perception,________ has occurred.
A)a self-serving bias
B)the fundamental attribution error
C)a self-fulfilling prophecy
D)stereotyping

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A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a person's expectations directly or indirectly lead to that expected behavior. In this scenario, Andrew's inaccurate perception of Lee has resulted in expectations that have caused Lee to behave in ways consistent with Andrew's original perception, thereby fulfilling the prophecy.

If Andrew Inaccurately Perceives Lee and the Resulting Expectations Cause