Self-fulfilling prophecies may be overcome, even when a perceiver has a strong expectation, if the perceiver is motivated to be accurate and

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The perceiver's motivation to be accurate is an important factor in overcoming self-fulfilling prophecies, but being able to fully attend to the target is also necessary for accurate perception. If the perceiver is distracted or not able to give their full attention to the target, their expectations may bias their perception despite their motivation to be accurate. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies May Be Overcome, Even When a Perceiver Has