The Thomases proposed that "situations we define as real become real in their consequences." Their theory became known as the self-fulfilling prophecy.

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The statement is a description of the Thomas theorem, not the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy, although the two ideas are related. The Thomas theorem posits that if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences. The concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy, while related, specifically refers to a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true.

The Thomases Proposed That "Situations We Define as Real Become