A self-fulfilling prophecy is described by which example?
A)a nervous job applicant who surprises himself by how well he did in his interview
B)a child who fails a test because she heard her teacher inform her mother that she is an underachiever
C)a student who believes that he is inferior at giving speeches and, thus, forgets his ideas and fumbles
D)a husband who reluctantly agrees to his wife's request that they spend the holiday visiting Disneyland and ends up having a good time

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The example given shows a belief that turns into a reality. The student believes that he is inferior at giving speeches and, as a result, forgets his ideas and fumbles, which ultimately fulfills his self-belief that he is not good at giving speeches. This is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy. The other choices do not fit this definition. A is just a case of the job applicant doing well, B is an example of a negative belief being reinforced by external factors, and D is a situation where someone ends up enjoying something they didn't expect to.

A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Is Described by Which Example