Before Jamie takes a test in school he taps his pencil ten times on his head, then crosses his fingers for one minute. He believes this will help him get an "A" on his test. What is this type of behavior called?

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Jamie's behavior is an example of a superstition, which is a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation. Tapping his pencil on his head and crossing his fingers with the belief that it will help him get an "A" is a superstitious ritual.

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