A belief that becomes a reality constitutes:
A) Labeling
B) Anomie
C) Self-fulfilling prophecy
D) Strain

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A self-fulfilling prophecy is a belief or prediction that becomes true because individuals unknowingly change their behavior to align with the belief. This can be positive or negative and can have a significant impact on individual and collective outcomes. Examples of self-fulfilling prophecies include the placebo effect, stereotype threat, and the Pygmalion effect.

A Belief That Becomes a Reality Constitutes