Define a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

question 53

Essay

Define a self-fulfilling prophecy. In what ways might a self-fulfilling prophecy be positive or negative? How might you use the concept to your benefit?

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Definitions:

Immigrants

Individuals who move from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently.

AIDS Crisis

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1980s

A decade characterized by economic changes, technological innovation, and the end of the Cold War era.

New Conservatism

A political ideology emphasizing traditional values, limited government, and free-market principles, often in response to perceived liberal or progressive policies.