Messages that refer to words and expressions that offend because they make inappropriate assumptions or stereotypes are called

_____ are fixed impressions of a group of people

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Lyndi has an algebra class this semester, one that she has dreaded since beginning college. Math has never been an easy subject for her, so when her first test comes around she is convinced that she'll fail. Sure enough, when her exam is returned she has scored a 56%, which is an F. Lyndi is a victim of her own __________.

A. social decentering B. looking-glass self C. communication apprehension D. self-fulfilling prophecy