________ occurs when an individual's expectation about an event makes the expected event come true.

A) Self-fulfilling prophecy
B) Fundamental attribution error
C) Dispositional confirmation effect
D) Self-categorization phenomenon

Self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when an individual's expectation about an event influences their behavior in a way that makes the expected event more likely to occur. This can be seen in various contexts, such as in education or sports, where a teacher or coach's expectations of a student or team can influence their performance.