Rico has been labeled "delinquent" since he was a child; now in high school, he is close to dropping out and has participated in activities that have also been termed as deviant. If Rico is arrested in the future, his situation will fit which of the following terms?

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Rico's situation fits the term "self-fulfilling prophecy" because being labeled as "delinquent" can lead to behavior that fulfills that label, such as engaging in deviant activities and potentially getting arrested.

Rico Has Been Labeled "Delinquent" Since He Was a Child;