Mr.and Mrs.Lee warn their new babysitter that their son,Dennis,is very aggressive and mischievous and must be strictly disciplined.As a result,Alison is overstrict with Dennis and does not let him out of her sight.This facilitates Dennis's aggressive and mischievous behavior.This scenario best illustrates

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The scenario illustrates the self-fulfilling prophecy, where the belief or expectation of Dennis being aggressive and mischievous leads to overly strict discipline, which in turn facilitates the behavior. This happens because the babysitter's actions and attitude are influenced by the perception of Dennis, and this becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as the behavior aligns with the expectations set.

MrAnd MrsLee Warn Their New Babysitter That Their Son,Dennis,is Very Aggressive