On her way in to judge the competition,Alaina heard someone say "All judges are snobs and will give high scores to their favourites,whether or not they mess up." This person's statement reflects a ____________ of gymnastics judges.

A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) stereotype
C) spotlight effect
D) self-serving bias

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that, by virtue of either direct or indirect influence, ensures its own fruition through a cyclic reinforcement of belief and corresponding actions.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often based on limited information.

Spotlight Effect

The belief that others are paying more attention to one's appearance and behavior than they really are.