Question

Susan thinks she is not good at delivering public presentations, so she doesn't prepare or research her topic. During her speech, she is unprepared, forgets to cover one of her main points, and feels like her speech failed. This behavior demonstrates

Answer 1

This behavior demonstrates Self-fulfilling prophecy.

Self-fulfilling prophecy basically refers to the socio-psychological phenomenon of someone "predicting" or expecting something, and this "prediction" or expectation comes true simply because one believes it will, and their resulting behaviors align to fulfil those beliefs.

Susan's belief influenced her actions. She believes she is incapacitated and unable to deliver perfect speeches, and this turns out true, as she forgets to cover some of her main points. This is clear demonstration of SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY.