Self-Fulfilling Prophecy From Your Persona

Self-fulfilling Prophecy from your Persona

Psy 111 Intro To Psychologyself Fulfilling Prophecyfrom Your Persona

PSY 111 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY Self-fulfilling Prophecy From your personal, academic and professional lives, think of a belief you may have about yourself. Next, think of an event that occurred, and your behavior (i.e. action or inaction) during this event. What was the subsequent outcome of that event? For this assignment you will create 3 self-fulfilling prophecy examples. Helpful Hints: -For your Belief , this can be a positive or negative one that you have about yourself. *Using a negative example will help identify areas that may need attention. Make sure you are clear and concise with the description/explanation of your belief. -For your Behavior , make sure to identify if it was an action or inaction. -For your Outcome , make sure to tie it in to how it reinforced the initial Belief. -Below is an outline of what your paper should look like: · Opening Paragraph You can put all 3 examples into 1 paragraph, or use individual paragraphs for each example. · Personal Life (Belief Behavior Outcome) · Academic Life (Belief Behavior Outcome) · Professional Life (Belief Behavior Outcome) · Conclusion Paragraph Format : Times New Roman, 12 pt., double-spaced, essay style, no page min/max 1. Belief 2. Behavior 3. Outcome PSY111 MEMORY Clive Wearing Reaction Essay After watching the Clive Wearing documentary, provide a summary/analysis using the format below: · Opening · Who is Clive Wearing? · Why is his story significant? · What should the reader expect in this review? · Background Information · Clive Wearing · Memory · Interaction between Clive Wearing and Memory · Analysis · Your reaction to both Clive Wearing and Memory · What could we learn from Clive Wearing’s story? · Conclusion · Summarize key points Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt., double-spaced You can find the video on Clive Wearing below, but feel free to use any additional sources:

Paper For Above instruction

The following paper explores the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies by illustrating three personal examples across different domains: personal, academic, and professional life. Self-fulfilling prophecy refers to the phenomenon where a belief about oneself influences behavior in a way that confirms the original belief. This analysis highlights how these beliefs and behaviors have shaped outcomes, reinforcing the initial perceptions.

Personal Life

My negative belief about myself is that I am not confident in social situations. During a recent family gathering, I avoided initiating conversations, thinking that I would be judged negatively. My behavior was inaction—refusing to engage actively or introduce myself to new faces. The outcome was that I remained somewhat isolated, which reinforced my belief that I am not good at social interactions. This cycle perpetuated my hesitation in similar future scenarios, as my behavior and outcomes continually confirmed my initial belief.

Academic Life

I believed that I was not sufficiently capable of excelling in mathematics. When faced with a challenging exam, I did not dedicate enough time to proper preparation, assuming I would perform poorly regardless. My inaction—studying minimally—led to a less-than-satisfactory grade. This outcome bolstered my belief that I lacked mathematical ability, discouraging me from further effort in related subjects. The perception became a self-fulfilling prophecy, as my lack of effort confirmed the initial belief about my skills.

Professional Life

In my professional environment, I held the belief that I was not assertive enough to lead projects. Consequently, I often refrained from volunteering for leadership roles during team meetings. My inaction resulted in missed opportunities to demonstrate leadership skills. The subsequent outcomes—being overlooked for leadership roles—reinforced my initial belief, creating a self-fulfilling cycle where my hesitation prevented me from gaining leadership experience, confirming my perceived lack of assertiveness.

Conclusion

These three examples illustrate how beliefs about oneself can influence actions, which in turn produce outcomes that reinforce the original beliefs. Recognizing these patterns is essential for breaking the cycle of self-fulfilling prophecies and fostering more positive self-perceptions that can lead to growth and development across personal, academic, and professional domains.

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