Benny Auditioned for the Lead in the School Play Every

Benny auditioned for the lead in the school play every year since sixth grade, but was only ever cast in the chorus.During senior year, Benny remembered the outcomes of previous auditions and concluded that they are incapable of being cast as anything other than a chorus member.Benny experienced _____________.

A) Stereotype threat
B) Confirmation bias
C) Self-fulfilling prophecy
D) Learned helplessness