The notion that once an expectation is set, even if it is not accurate, we tend to act in ways that are consistent with that expectation is called:

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The concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy refers to the phenomenon where an individual's or a group's expectation about a subject leads to behaviors that cause the expectation to come true, even if the expectation was initially inaccurate. This occurs because the expectation influences people's actions in a way that brings about what is expected.

The Notion That Once an Expectation Is Set, Even If