A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a youth receives negative feedback from significant others, the youth interprets this feedback as accurate, and his/her behavior conforms to this negative expectation.

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This is the definition of a self-fulfilling prophecy as it involves a cycle of negative feedback, interpretation, and subsequent behavior that reinforces the original negative expectation.

A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Occurs When a Youth Receives Negative Feedback