An expectation that prompts people to act in ways that make the expectation come true is referred to as
A)social competition.
B)a self-fulfilling prophecy.
C)individuating.
D)a just-world belief.

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A self-fulfilling prophecy is a belief or expectation that influences individuals to act in ways that cause the belief to come true, thereby confirming the original expectation.

An Expectation That Prompts People to Act in Ways That