Judy thinks it's going to rain today, so she behaves in ways that are consistent with that prediction (e.g., she wears her raincoat, she carries her umbrella). In fact, it does rain, just as she predicted. Is this an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy? Pick the correct answer and explanation.
A) Yes, because she predicted it would rain, and it did.
B) No, because she did not communicate her prediction to others.
C) Yes, because she behaved in ways consistent with her prediction.
D) No, because her behaviors did not cause the prediction to come true.

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A self-fulfilling prophecy involves a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to the feedback between belief and behavior. In this case, Judy's actions (wearing a raincoat, carrying an umbrella) did not influence the weather outcome; the rain was not a result of her belief or actions.

Judy Thinks It's Going to Rain Today, So She Behaves