The Phenomenon in Which a Prediction Prompts People to Act

question 177

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon in which a prediction prompts people to act in ways that make the prediction come true is known as the

• A) pseudomemory prophecy.
• B) prediction effect.
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• D) placebo effect.

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Definitions:

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