Harriet Kirby, a Fund Raising Manager at a Women's Rights

Harriet Kirby, a fund raising manager at a women's rights organization, experienced a bad incident last year with the public relations manager of a banking company who had committed to sponsor a charity event. The bank backed out at the last minute. This year, when a renowned international bank executive showed interest in sponsoring the organization's upcoming annual event, Kirby rejected their participation. She felt that banks have a casual approach toward charity events, and it is risky to involve them in the event. Which of the following is Kirby most likely to be characterized by?

A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) bandwagon effect
C) self-serving bias
D) selective perception
E) cognitive dissonance