Mr.and Mrs.Lee warn their new babysitter that their son,Dennis,is very aggressive and mischievous and must be strictly disciplined.As a result,Alison is over-strict with Dennis and does not let him out of her sight.This facilitates Dennis' aggressive and mischievous behavior.This scenario best illustrates:

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The scenario exemplifies the self-fulfilling prophecy, which occurs when a person's expectations about a situation or another person influence their behavior toward that situation or person, ultimately confirming their initial expectations. In this case, Mr. and Mrs. Lee warned Alison about Dennis's mischievous behavior, causing her to overlook his positive behavior and over-control him, which ultimately led to Dennis becoming more aggressive and mischievous.

MrAnd MrsLee Warn Their New Babysitter That Their Son,Dennis,is Very Aggressive