Self-fulfilling prophecy, process through which an originally false expectation leads to its own confirmation. In a self-fulfilling prophecy an individual’s expectations about another person or entity eventually result in the other person or entity acting in ways that confirm the expectations.

A self-fulfilling prophecy is an expectation – positive or negative – about something or someone that can affect a person’s behavior in a way that leads those expectations to become a reality. For example, if investors think the stock market will crash, they will buy fewer stocks.

The correct answer is A woman thinks her marriage will fail, so she stops being affectionate with her husband and then he leaves. A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that someone makes about their future. In this case, the woman thinks her marriage will fail.

In the classroom, a self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a teacher holds an initially erroneous expectation about a student, and who, through social interaction, causes the student to behave in such a manner as to confirm the originally false (but now true) expectation.

• Self-Actualized People Have Peak Experiences.
• They Possess Self-Acceptance and a Democratic World View.
• They Are Realistic.
• They Tend to Be Problem-Centered.
• The Self-Actualized Person Is Autonomous.
• They Enjoy Solitude and Privacy.
• They Have a Philosophical Sense of Humor.
• Self-Actualized People Are Spontaneous.

Characteristics of self-actualizers

• Efficient perceptions of reality.
• Comfortable acceptance of self, others and nature.
• Reliant on own experiences and judgement.
• Spontaneous and natural.
• Task centering.
• Autonomy.
• Continued freshness of appreciation.
• Profound interpersonal relationships.

Why Self-Esteem Is Important Self-esteem impacts your decision-making process, your relationships, your emotional health, and your overall well-being. It also influences motivation, as people with a healthy, positive view of themselves understand their potential and may feel inspired to take on new challenges.

Self-esteem is an individual’s subjective evaluation of their own worth. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself (for example, “I am unloved”, “I am worthy”) as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.