Which term describes the self-fulfilling prophecy effect?

Which term describes the self-fulfilling prophecy effect?

• A. Streaming
• B. Deferred gratification
• C. Elaborate code
• D. Self-fulfilling prophecy

Answer: (D)

Self-fulfilling prophecy describes how beliefs about someone can shape others’ treatment and the person’s own responses, creating a loop that makes the belief come true. If expectations are high, more support and opportunities can boost performance; if expectations are low, less encouragement can hinder progress, helping the predicted outcome to occur. The other terms refer to different ideas (streaming groups students by ability, deferred gratification is delaying rewards, elaborate code is about language style) and don’t capture this belief-to-behavior-to-outcome process.

Self-fulfilling prophecy describes how beliefs about someone can shape others’ treatment and the person’s own responses, creating a loop that makes the belief come true. If expectations are high, more support and opportunities can boost performance; if expectations are low, less encouragement can hinder progress, helping the predicted outcome to occur. The other terms refer to different ideas (streaming groups students by ability, deferred gratification is delaying rewards, elaborate code is about language style) and don’t capture this belief-to-behavior-to-outcome process.