Which of the following would NOT be an example of self-fulfilling prophecy?

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a belief or expectation about a person or event leads to behavior that causes those expectations to come true. In the context of the choices presented, when a group believes they will perform poorly in a competition, this negative belief can lead to actions that undermine their performance, such as reduced effort, lack of confidence, or anxiety. As a result, their initial expectation of poor performance is fulfilled.

The other scenarios—teachers believing in their students' success, parents assuming their child will fail, and employers expecting high performance from employees—illustrate how positive or negative expectations can significantly influence behavior and outcomes. These beliefs can lead individuals to either enhance their efforts and confidence or, conversely, undermine their performance based on the expectations held by those around them. In this way, the first three scenarios exemplify the self-fulfilling prophecy effect, whereas the last scenario does not because the group's belief does not demonstrate a proactive expectation leading to impactful behavior.