An example of a self-handicapping strategy would be a student who

A) barely studied for a test he thought he would probably get an "A" on.
B) barely studied for a test he thought he would probably fail.
C) took an extremely heavy load of courses during fall semester, and studied constantly in order to do well.
D) pretended to need a wheelchair in order to meet members of the opposite sex.

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Audrey Barquira · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Self-handicapping refers to a person intentionally setting up barriers or obstacles that can be used as excuses in the event of failure. The example of a student who barely studied for a test he believed he would probably fail is an example of this kind of behavior. By not putting in much effort, the student can blame the poor result on the lack of preparation rather than lack of ability.

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