When the expectations of one person bring about the expected behavior in another person, the expectation has become a(n) ________.

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A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when one person's expectations of another person influence or determine the behavior of that person, which then confirms the original expectation. This can happen in various contexts, such as in interpersonal relationships or in educational or work settings. The other options - attribution, response characteristic, and primary drive - do not fully capture the phenomenon of self-fulfilling prophecies.

When the Expectations of One Person Bring About the Expected