Martha believes that if she doesn't wear her lucky hat,she'll flunk her algebra test.She forgets her hat,and becomes so anxious about forgetting it that she flunks the exam.This is an example of

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The Thomas Theorem states that if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences. Martha's belief in the necessity of her lucky hat led to anxiety and ultimately failing the test, illustrating both the Thomas Theorem and a definition of the situation.

Martha Believes That If She Doesn't Wear Her Lucky Hat,she'll