Question

Corey and Leslie are trying out for the swim team. The coaches heard that Leslie is a really good swimmer, and so she pays special attention to Leslie, offering extra tips and encouragement. During the tryout races, Leslie swims slightly faster than Cory and the other swimmers. The coach feels validated in his expectations. This is an example of a

a) Self-fulfilling prophecy
b) Random occurrence
c) Bias
d) Fluke

Answer 1

This situation is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the coaches' expectations influenced Leslie's performance during the tryout races.

Step-by-step explanation:

This situation is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy. When the coaches heard that Leslie is a really good swimmer, they offered her extra tips and encouragement. During the tryout races, Leslie's performance exceeded the coaches' expectations, validating their initial belief. This demonstrates how our expectations can influence our behavior and the behavior of others