Tonya believes that she is not good at sports,so much so that when she takes part in athletic activities she is timid and performs poorly,and usually finds a way to sideline herself from the game.This is an example of _______.

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This is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where Tonya's belief about her abilities influences her performance in a negative way, thus confirming her belief.

Tonya Believes That She Is Not Good at Sports,so Much