Genevieve just knew she was going to fail the physics course because she had never been good at anything to do with science or math. Genevieve's thoughts are an example of _____.
A) self-concept clarity
B) self-expectations
C) self-awareness
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

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Genevieve's belief that she will fail the course is a classic example of a self-fulfilling prophecy. By having this negative expectation, she may not try as hard or may become anxious in a way that interferes with her performance and increases the likelihood that she will fail.

Genevieve Just Knew She Was Going to Fail the Physics