If people believe that a bank is going to fail, this can cause them to pull their money out of the bank. This, in turn, may lead to the bank's failure. What does this situation illustrate?
A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) status conflict
C) role conflict
D) economic crisis

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This situation illustrates a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the belief in a certain outcome leads to actions that cause the outcome to occur.

If People Believe That a Bank Is Going to Fail