A phenomenon whereby people behave as they are expected to behave is called:
A)the self-fulfilling prophecy.
B)perceptual confirmation.
C)the actor-observer effect.
D)correspondence bias.

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The phenomenon described in the question is the self-fulfilling prophecy, where people's behavior is influenced by the expectations or beliefs others have about them. This can lead them to unwittingly act in ways that confirm those expectations, perpetuating the cycle of belief and behavior.

A Phenomenon Whereby People Behave as They Are Expected to Behave