Warren believes that Tom is an outgoing, gregarious person. "Whom did you hang out with this weekend?" Warren asks Tom. "Tell me about all of the fun things that you have planned for the summer," Warren continues. Although Tom is usually rather quiet and reserved, he responds to Warren in an outgoing, friendly manner. This is an example of __________.

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This is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where Warren's initial belief that Tom is outgoing and gregarious leads him to ask questions and engage in conversation in a way that elicits an outgoing response from Tom, confirming Warren's belief.

Warren Believes That Tom Is an Outgoing, Gregarious Person