An institutionalized individual behaving abnormally says,"The doctor claims I'm schizophrenic! How else would you expect me to act?" The individual's comments reflect:

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The individual's comments reflect a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the diagnosis of schizophrenia influences their behavior to align with the expectations of that diagnosis.

An Institutionalized Individual Behaving Abnormally Says,"The Doctor Claims I'm Schizophrenic!