Which of the following is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
A. A student convinces himself that he will perform well in a test, which helped him get good grades in it.
B. A politician persuades his supporters to vote for him, which enabled him to win the state elections.
C. A physician talks to a patient about the positive effects of a medication, which assured the patient to regularly consume the medicine.
D. A sprint runner gives an inspirational speech to an athlete, which helped the athlete win a race.
Answer: A
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