Jose is assigned to coach a little league team that finished in last place during the prior season. he has heard many parents talk to their children about the lack of skill on their team. sure enough, the team finished in last place again. according to this outcome was more likely. a. the self-fulfilling prophecy
b. performing identities
c. the self-esteem perspective
d. the generalized other perspective

a) The self-fulfilling prophecy

Explanation: Self fulfilling prophecy is the phenomena in which an individual expects or desires something to happen and that expectation becomes reality because of strong belief effecting the activity of the individual. Therefore it simply states the belief comes true by impacting the actions of anyone.

According to the situation of the question, team attained last position in match was due to the effect of self-fulfilling prophecy. Parent s believed that  the children do not have appropriate skill to win the league and as a result it  impacted the action of the children.

Other options are incorrect because self esteem is defined as self respect, performing identities and other common perspective are not responsible for keeping the children believe low .

Thus,the correct option is option(a).