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A self-fulfilling prophecy is when a belief or expectation, even if false, influences behavior in a way that makes the belief... Read More
A self-fulfilling prophecy is when a belief or expectation, even if false, influences behavior in a way that makes the belief come true, creating a positive or negative cycle. Coined by sociologist Robert Merton, it involves forming an expectation, acting on it, and consequently causing the expected outcome (failing). This concept applies to personal beliefs, social stereotypes, education (the Pygmalion effect), and even economics, demonstrating how our perceptions shape reality through our actions and the responses they .