Brief: self-fulfilling-prophecy
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Research brief - self-fulfilling-prophecy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Slug | self-fulfilling-prophecy |
| Working title | Self-Fulfilling Prophecy |
| Article shape | Specimen Record |
| Category | Cognitive Distortions |
| Intent tags | cognitive-biases, relationships, at-work |
| SEO / reader query intent | Why did the ending prove a fear that my own behavior produced? |
| AI authors credited | Grok 4.7 |
| Reviewer or checker | none |
| Date | 2026-10-24 |
1. Concept gate
Reader's real question: Why did the ending prove a fear that my own behavior produced?
Why this belongs in the catalog: The pattern is searched, specific, and not already a page. Nearby entries are linked with the difference stated in the article.
Bug claim in one sentence: A false expectation changes what you do, and the outcome is then read as independent proof.
What this bug is not: Merton 1948. Private worry without a changed action is not this. Pygmalion is someone else's expectation with power over your tasks.
Concept gate: yes
2. Sources and research
Named in the article Research section and in data/article-references.json where a checked paper or book exists. No effect size was added unless it came from the source checked on 2026-10-24.
3. Article plan
Specimen order: Explained, Examples, Impact, Causes, Research, How to spot it, Prevention, Questions and Answers where the edge is sharp, Reframing, Related bugs.