You Believe That You Will Perform Poorly in Exams Even

question 113

Multiple Choice

You believe that you will perform poorly in exams even if you study well.As a consequence of this belief,you get low grades.This is an example of:

• A)self-confirming validity.
• B)a belief confirmation.
• C)a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• D)behavioral perseverance.

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