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

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A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a person's expectations about someone or something lead to behaviors that cause those expectations to come true.

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