The Second Step in the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Cycle Is

Multiple Choice

The second step in the self-fulfilling prophecy cycle is:

A) An employee is hired with certain assumptions being made.
B) A supervisor forms expectations about the employee.
C) The employee's behavior becomes more consistent with the supervisor's initial expectations.
D) The supervisor's expectations affect his/her behavior towards the employee.
E) The supervisor's behavior affects the employee's ability and motivation.