The term "self-fulfilling prophecy" refers to the tendency to
a. live up to our highest expectations of ourselves.
b. be motivated to fulfill our hopes and dreams.
c. inadvertently elicit the very behaviors we expect from others.
d. strive for self-actualization.
Answer: C
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a. existential b. exposure c. cognitive d. rational-emotive behavior