beskyttelseseffekten
Beskyttelseseffekten is a Danish term that translates to "the protection effect" or "protective effect." It refers to the phenomenon where an individual's belief in a certain outcome influences their behavior in a way that makes that outcome more likely to occur. This concept is closely related to the idea of self-fulfilling prophecy, where expectations, whether positive or negative, can shape reality.
The beskyttelseseffekten often manifests in situations involving health, safety, or performance. For example, a person who
This effect is not necessarily about magical thinking but rather about the psychological and behavioral adjustments