What's a Self Fulfilling Prophecy?

A self-fulfilling prophecy is the sociopsychological phenomenon of someone "predicting" or expecting something, and this "prediction" or expectation coming true simply because the person believes it will and the person's resulting behaviors align to fulfill the belief.

What is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Self-fulfilling prophecy, process through which an originally false expectation leads to its own confirmation. ... A classic example of a self-fulfilling prophecy is the bank failures during the Great Depression. Even banks on strong financial footing sometimes were driven to insolvency by bank runs.

How do you solve self-fulfilling prophecy?

Here are five ways to defeat the self-fulfilling prophecy:
  1. Leverage the Power of Trust. Have you ever convinced yourself that your partner is cheating on you? ...
  2. Release the Need for Control. ...
  3. Don't Dismiss Your Emotions. ...
  4. Keep Your Expectations In Check. ...
  5. Strengthen Your Mindset.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.