A self-fulfilling prophecy: Linking belief to behavior

Abstract

The intriguing title "A self-fulfilling prophecy: linking belief to behavior" can be viewed from either philosophical or biological perspectives. This brief overview addresses the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy from the point of view of a neurobiologist-immunologist and shows how self-fulfilling prophecies might trigger behaviors that play a role in healing. © 2011 New York Academy of Sciences..