Esperanza was predicted and expected to do poorly in a math class. At the end of the semester, Esperanza got an F in math. This is an example of
A) social traits.
B) a self-fulfilling prophecy.
C) self-concept.
D) self-esteem.

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A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a belief or expectation leads to behavior that causes the belief to become true. In this case, the prediction of Esperanza doing poorly might have influenced behaviors or attitudes that led to the poor performance, fulfilling the initial prediction.

Esperanza Was Predicted and Expected to Do Poorly in a Math