Robert is an instructor in a music academy. He thinks John, a new student, lacks confidence to perform on stage. Therefore, he seldom lets John play on the stage and chooses other students over John. This results in John developing stage fright and losing confidence in his ability to perform on stage. This is an example of ________.

A. diffusion of responsibility
B. confirmation bias
C. a self-fulfilling prophecy
D. a probability error


Answer: C

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