Expectancy-biased behavior may have significant adverse effects on the low-expectancy athlete's self-esteem and competitive trait anxiety.

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Expectancy-biased behavior, such as coaches or peers having lower expectations for certain athletes, can negatively impact those athletes' self-esteem and increase their competitive trait anxiety, as they may internalize these expectations and feel less capable or more anxious about their performance.

Expectancy-Biased Behavior May Have Significant Adverse Effects on the Low-Expectancy