The self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when:
A) the cause of behavior is either internal or external.
B) your expectations affect your success or failure.
C) you self-examine conscious thoughts and feelings.
D) you observe others' behavior and do not know the reason for it.

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The self-fulfilling prophecy is a phenomenon in which our beliefs and expectations about a situation or person influence our behavior towards that situation or person, causing them to behave in a way that confirms our beliefs and expectations. In other words, our expectations become reality, even if they were initially inaccurate. Thus, option B - your expectations affect your success or failure - is the most appropriate choice.

The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Occurs When