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A(n) __________ is a false belief or prediction that produces behavior that makes the originally false belief come true.

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The term this refers to is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Because someone believes something to be true, they take actions as if it is, which causes the condition to occur in the first place. For example, if you believe that people aren't going to like you, they actually become more likely to not like you.
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