What is a self-fulfilling prophecy? Give an example of a time when you experienced a self-fulfilling prophecy

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that comes true because you act on it as if it were true.
2. Students' examples will vary. An example might be that you were so convinced that you were not going to do well in your math class, you were unable to concentrate on your studies and you then failed the class.

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