Which of the following is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
A) Josh thinks he's bad at math, so he doesn't study and therefore fails the test.
B) Josh thinks the stock market will crash, but prices continue to rise.
C) Josh thinks it will snow during the week, and later it does.
D) Josh thinks his neighbor is a recluse, so he invites him over and the neighbor accepts.
E) Josh thinks his candidate in the election will win, and she does.

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A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when our actions make a prediction come true. In this example, Josh thinks he's bad at math, so he doesn't study and gets a bad grade, thereby making his belief come true. In the other examples, Josh's behaviors did not affect the outcome of his predictions.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Self-Fulfilling