Which of the following is the BEST example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?
A)Greg loves to be around attractive people because he thinks that he himself is good looking (even though he is actually not).
B)Greg has a broken arm and cannot write well. As a consequence, his arm gets no exercise.
C)Greg has no health insurance because he is poor and cannot afford it. He therefore gets sick frequently.
D)Greg is a small-built person. His football coach assumes he is a weak player and ignores him. Consequently, Greg plays horribly.

Question

Which of the following is the BEST  example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?
A)Greg loves to be around attractive people because he thinks that he himself is good looking (even though he is actually not).
B)Greg has a broken arm and cannot write well. As a consequence, his arm gets no exercise.
C)Greg has no health insurance because he is poor and cannot afford it. He therefore gets sick frequently.
D)Greg is a small-built person. His football coach assumes he is a weak player and ignores him. Consequently, Greg plays horribly.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when an initial assumption leads to actions that cause the assumption to come true. In choice D, the coach's assumption about Greg's abilities leads to neglect, which in turn results in Greg playing poorly, thus fulfilling the coach's initial assumption.

Which of the Following Is the BEST Example of the Self-Fulfilling