Jacob is in middle school. He tells his friends that he is worried that he would fail in his biology test because the biology project reviewer deliberately asked him tough questions that he could not answer. This scenario illustrates the _____.

A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) external attribution style
C) Pygmalion effect
D) boomerang effect

External Attribution Style

The tendency to attribute one's own actions and outcomes to external factors or situations beyond personal control.

Biology Test

An examination designed to assess understanding and knowledge of biological concepts, theories, and practical skills.

Reviewer

An individual who critically assesses or evaluates the quality, significance, or worth of something, such as an academic paper, a performance, or a product.