The term "self-fulfilling prophecy" specifically refers to the instances in which people ________.
A)act in ways that confirm their beliefs about themselves
B)act toward others in a way that brings about the expected behaviours
C)tend to attribute their successes to personal factors
D)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 or situation lead them to act in ways that cause the expected behavior to occur, thereby confirming the original expectation.

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