Self-fulfilling prophecies
A)are expectations that prompt people to act in ways that make the expectation come true.
B)are part of a negative cycle that reinforces intolerance and prejudice.
C)can occur because you treat people consistent with your stereotype, and then they act in accordance with the behavior expected of them.
D)are characterized by all of these.

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Self-fulfilling prophecies can occur for multiple reasons, including expectations prompting people to act in ways that make the expectation come true, being part of a negative cycle that reinforces intolerance and prejudice, and treating people in accordance with stereotypes which leads to them behaving as expected. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies