Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Definition

This is when an expectation about something or someone leads to behaviors that cause these expectations to come true.

Related terms

Stereotype Threat:

The risk perceived by individuals that they will be evaluated based on negative stereotype about their group rather than their personal abilities.

Confirmation Bias:

The tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.

Expectancy Theory:

A theory that suggests our actions are influenced by how we expect those actions to result in outcomes.