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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:

def pre_validate(self, form):
        '''Calls preprocessors before pre_validation'''
        for preprocessor in self._preprocessors:
            preprocessor(form, self)
        super(FieldHelper, self).pre_validate(form)