Which of the following is not an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
a. A child fails a test after hearing her teacher tell her mother that she never does well on tests.
b. A student who previously complained of stage fright loses his place during a class speech and can’t go on.
c. A husband reluctantly agrees, with reservations, to his wife’s request that they spend the holiday visiting Disneyland. He has a terrible time.
d. Both b and c above qualify as examples of self-fulfilling prophecies.
e. All of the above qualify as examples of self-fulfilling prophecies.
Answer: e
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