Kitty has been a trainer for many years, and she has become disillusioned with her trainees. She believes that trainees today lack any motivation to learn. This attitude is apparent to her trainees, and her trainees then fail to exert personal initiative, as expected. What phenomenon is most likely occurring in this instance?
A) Expectancy theory
B) Low self-efficacy
C) Behavior modeling
D) Self-fulling prophecy

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The phenomenon occurring in this instance is the self-fulfilling prophecy. Kitty's belief that trainees are not motivated has led her to treat them as such, resulting in reduced personal initiative from the trainees, which confirms her initial belief. In other words, her expectations have become a reality through her actions and interactions with her trainees.

Kitty Has Been a Trainer for Many Years, and She