Maria heard that Juan was angry at her,but he was not.She came into the house with an angry facial expression and spoke very little.Juan,who took her behavior to mean that she was in a bad mood,spoke sarcastically to her,which led to an argument.This misunderstanding was facilitated by each person forming

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Maria formed a belief that Juan was angry at her, which influenced her behavior and facial expression when she entered the house. Juan interpreted Maria's behavior as being angry, which led him to respond with sarcasm. This created a self-fulfilling prophecy, where Maria's belief influenced her behavior, which in turn led Juan to confirm her belief.

Maria Heard That Juan Was Angry at Her,but He Was