Which of the Following Best Exemplifies Self-Handicapping

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best exemplifies self-handicapping?

• A) attributing poor performance on an exam to having just heard of a family member's cancer diagnosis prior to the exam
• B) telling someone you were lucky after winning a tournament
• C) starting work on a project the night before it is due
• D) attributing one's failure to get a summer job to stable personality characteristics

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Definitions:

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles, often stemming from childhood, that operate outside of an individual's conscious awareness, influencing behaviors and emotions.

Identical Twins

Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic material and typically very similar in appearance.

Personalities

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their patterns of thought, feelings, and behavior.

Situational Influences

External factors or circumstances that affect an individual's behavior, decisions, or feelings.