Steve thinks he's awkward when we talks with girls, so he avoids talking with them and thus never becomes better at it. This is an example of what type of self-fulfilling prophecy?
A) other imposed
B) culture imposed
C) self-imposed
D) gender imposed

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Steve's belief about his awkwardness leads him to avoid talking with girls, which in turn prevents him from improving his social skills with them. This cycle where his own belief influences his behavior, which then reinforces his original belief, is an example of a self-imposed self-fulfilling prophecy.

Steve Thinks He's Awkward When We Talks with Girls, So