The self-fulfilling prophecy

A self-fulfilling prophecy is a psychological phenomenon where a belief or expectation about a situation or person influences behavior in a way that leads to the expected outcome. For example, if a teacher believes a student will excel, they may offer more support, and the student may perform better, confirming the teacher's belief. Conversely, if a negative expectation exists, such as expecting failure, it may lead to actions that cause the failure to happen. Essentially, our beliefs can shape reality by influencing our actions and the responses of others around us.