Jane has been a trainer for many years. She believes that trainees today lack any motivation to learn. This attitude is apparent to her trainees. Her trainees then fail to exert personal initiative, as expected. What phenomenon is most likely occurring in this instance?
A) expectancy theory
B) low self-efficacy
C) behavior modeling
D) self-fulling prophecy

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This scenario is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where Jane's belief that her trainees lack motivation leads to behavior that causes the trainees to act in ways that confirm her belief.

Jane Has Been a Trainer for Many Years