University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A self-fulfilling prophecy refers to when an individual's expectation alters their actions and behaviors that lead the expectation to come true. 

Stereotypes and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

We notice, remember, and accept information when they confirm our prior beliefs. A tendency for people to evaluate evidence-based on whether they confirm their hypotheses or not. If the evidence doesn't line up with existing beliefs, then the evidence is disregarded.

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