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

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Multiple Choice

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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