The term, "self-fulfilling prophecy" specifically refers to instances in which
A)people act in ways that confirm their beliefs about themselves
B)people act towards others in a way that brings about expected behaviours
C)people tend to attribute their successes to personal factors
D)people tend to attribute their failures to situational factors

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A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a person's expectations about another person lead them to act in ways that cause the expected behavior to occur, thus confirming the original expectation.

The Term, "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy" Specifically Refers to Instances in Which