Judy is going on a date but does not expect to have a good time.She acts in a way that communicates to her date that she is bored and disinterested.As a result,he behaves bored and disinterested.This exemplifies what phenomenon?

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Judy's belief that she will not have a good time creates an expectation that colors her behavior on the date, causing her to act disinterested. This behavior then communicates to her date that she is bored, causing him to behave in a similarly disinterested manner, fulfilling her initial belief and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Judy Is Going on a Date but Does Not Expect