Doyle has never met Sierra, but he has heard that she is attractive and a lot of fun.When he calls her on the phone to arrange a date, he is charming and charismatic.In response to his manner, Sierra is poised and relaxed, just as he expected she would be.This situation illustrates the concept of:

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This situation illustrates the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, where Doyle's preconceived idea about Sierra's attractiveness and fun nature influenced his behavior and ultimately led to Sierra's response being exactly as he had expected.

Doyle Has Never Met Sierra, but He Has Heard That