Question

question 4 of 10
what is meant by the term self - fulfilling prophecy?
a. people tend to meet their own expectations.
b. people vote for politicians they think will help them.
c. people are unable to judge their own abilities.
d. people often choose friends who share their views.

Explanation:

A self - fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true. When people have an expectation (a prophecy), their behavior often aligns with that expectation, leading to the expectation being met. For example, if a student believes they will do well in an exam (an expectation), they may study harder (behavior influenced by the expectation), and then actually perform well (the expectation is met). Option A directly relates to this concept as it mentions people meeting their own expectations.
Option B is about voting behavior and has no relation to the self - fulfilling prophecy concept. Option C is about self - assessment of abilities, not about expectations influencing outcomes. Option D is about friendship selection based on shared views, not about expectations leading to outcomes.

Answer:

A. People tend to meet their own expectations.