You believe that although you studied for a test, you will do poorly on it. As a consequence of this belief, you get low grades. This is an example of

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This is a classic example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where a belief about oneself leads to actions that fulfill that belief. In this case, the belief that one will do poorly on a test causes anxiety and stress that can interfere with performance, leading to poor grades and confirming the initial belief.

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