👉 In probability theory and statistics, the term "pre-expectation" is used to describe a situation where an agent's expectations are not aligned with their actions. In other words, if an agent believes that it will receive a benefit or opportunity but does not act in accordance with its own expectation, this can lead to negative outcomes. For example, a person might believe they will get a promotion at work and then refuse the job offer, even though they have no intention of accepting it. Alternatively,
