Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Expectations about an event or behaviour influence actions, causing the expectation to become reality, even if it was initially untrue.
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Social and Emotional Influence
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Reinforces expected outcomes through positive reinforcement

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Risk of limiting innovation by focusing on predefined expectations

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Feedback Loop
Users refine their expectations based on real-world feedback.
Progressive Disclosure
Gradual exposure prevents early rigid assumptions from dictating actions.
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Collaboration
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Learning Modules
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Behaviour Change
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Retention
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Trust & Confidence
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Collaboration

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The Study

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy explores how individuals' decisions and perceptions are influenced by underlying psychological mechanisms. Research on this bias has revealed its role in everyday behaviours and decision-making processes. Studies often involve experiments where participants' reactions are observed to determine the bias's impact. This understanding helps designers and marketers craft more effective, user-centric experiences.

The result

The results indicate that self-fulfilling prophecy significantly influences decision-making by altering perception, recall, or emotional response. These findings provide valuable insights into cognitive behaviour, informing design strategies.

Actionable tips

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Set positive expectations for desired outcomes.

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Design feedback to encourage goal achievement.

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Test feedback loops for motivation and growth.

Ingredient pairings

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Feedback Loop

Encourages adaptive growth while reducing self-imposed limitations.
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Progressive Disclosure

Promotes flexibility in expectations while encouraging balanced perspectives.
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Choice Architecture

Improves goal-setting while maintaining user autonomy.
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Nudge

Encourages positive reinforcement without manipulation.
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Scarcity Principle

Encourages unhealthy risk-taking based on false urgency.
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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Exploits anxiety to drive impulsive behaviour.
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Default Bias

Discourages open-mindedness and reevaluation.
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Authority Bias

Encourages blind adherence to externally imposed expectations.

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