A friend of mine repeats to herself that she is not going to get sick when she does not feel well. Strangely enough, she doesn't get sick. This same friend tells herself, ìI am going to ace this exam,î and then does so. These are examples of:

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These are examples of self-fulfilling prophecies, where a belief or expectation influences behavior in a way that helps the belief come true.

A Friend of Mine Repeats to Herself That She Is