Suppose that a person is told repeatedly that she or he is not a good student. Eventually, this person might come to believe it to be true, stop studying, and receive failing grades. This scenario exemplifies a __________.

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This situation represents a self-fulfilling prophecy, where beliefs become reality through the actions that follow. The person's belief that they are not a good student leads to actions (not studying) that result in failing grades, reinforcing their belief.

Suppose That a Person Is Told Repeatedly That She or He