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

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

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A self-fulfilling prophecy is a process where a belief or expectation influences a person's behavior in a way that makes the belief or expectation come true. In this case, the negative feedback from significant others leads to the youth internalizing that feedback and behaving in a way that confirms the negative expectation.

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