You move into a new apartment, and your roommate tells you the neighbor across the hall is rude and unfriendly. The first time you meet your neighbor, you are somewhat rude and unfriendly, and she behaves in an unfriendly way in return. Your behavior illustrates

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Your behavior towards your neighbor reinforces your roommate's belief that she is unfriendly, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy where your neighbor behaves in an unfriendly way in return, confirming your initial belief about her.

You Move into a New Apartment, and Your Roommate Tells