Which of the Following Is Using a Behavioral Self-Handicapping Strategy

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is using a behavioral self-handicapping strategy?

• A) Eljin, who pulled an all-nighter before his exam today
• B) Xuan, who reports that he isn't feeling well before the exam
• C) Juan, who reports that he lost his class notes and had nothing to study last night
• D) Lily, who reports that she had an allergic reaction to medication and was throwing up all night

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