What is meant by the term self-fulfilling prophecy?

Question

A.
People vote for politicians they think will help them.
B.
People tend to meet their own expectations.
C.
People are unable to judge their own abilities.
D.
People often choose friends who share their views.

Answer 1

The term "self-fulfilling prophecy" refers to the concept where a belief or expectation about a situation or person leads to behavior that ultimately causes that belief or expectation to come true. This aligns most closely with option:

B. People tend to meet their own expectations.

In this case, if someone believes they will succeed, their actions may lead them to succeed, thus confirming their initial belief.