How Do Self-Presentation and Behavioral Confirmation Create the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

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Essay

How do self-presentation and behavioral confirmation create the self-fulfilling prophecy? What research has demonstrated how the expectations of the observer and the reactions of the target person lead to the strengthening of stereotypes in both the observer and the target person?

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Definitions:

Exorcism

A religious or spiritual ritual carried out to expel evil spirits or demons from a person or place believed to be possessed.

Atonement

The act of making amends or reparation for wrongdoing or guilt.

Cultural Relativism

The idea that a person's customs and practices should be interpreted by others based on the cultural context of that individual.

Cultural Hegemony

A concept in sociology and political science, referring to the dominant culture's ability to maintain its dominance by manipulating the societal norms, beliefs, and values to its advantage.