After a client is told his or her DSM diagnosis, others may treat the client differently, and the client may act accordingly. Many theorists would attribute this to the development of:

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Self-fulfilling prophecies occur when a person's beliefs about themselves or others influence their behavior in such a way that the beliefs eventually come true. In the case of a client being told their DSM diagnosis, if others begin to treat them differently, the client may start to exhibit behaviors that correspond with the diagnosis, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy.

After a Client Is Told His or Her DSM Diagnosis