What did Robert Merton call a prediction that came true only because the prediction was made?
A) a defining prophecy
B) a Thomas prediction
C) a self-fulfilling prophecy
D) a sociological prediction
E) a labeling prophecy

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Robert Merton coined the term "self-fulfilling prophecy" to describe a prediction that comes true because it influences people's behavior in such a way that it brings about the predicted event. In other words, the prediction becomes true precisely because it was made.

What Did Robert Merton Call a Prediction That Came True