Research in psychology suggests that many attractive people possess a number of positive characteristics.One explanation for this is that expectations cause individuals to act in ways that serve to make their expectations about attractive people come true.This is known as the _____.

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The given scenario describes the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, which refers to a belief or expectation that eventually leads to its own fulfillment, either by influencing the individual's behavior or by others' actions towards them. In this case, the belief that attractive people have positive characteristics leads individuals to treat them in ways that align with that belief, resulting in the attractive individuals displaying those traits. Option A, B, and C are not relevant to the given scenario.

Research in Psychology Suggests That Many Attractive People Possess a Number