A(n)____ is a strong belief about future behavior that can affect the behavior so that the belief appears to have predicted it.
A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) confounded experience
C) introspection
D) testimonial

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A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that comes true because it alters behavior in a way that makes the prediction more likely to come true. This phenomenon is often seen when someone holds a belief about another person's behavior and communicates that belief to others, which then affects the person's behavior and makes the belief come true.

A(n)____ Is a Strong Belief About Future Behavior That Can