If You Use a Self-Handicapping Strategy and Still Do Well

question 61

Multiple Choice

If you use a self-handicapping strategy and still do well at a task, what is the most likely outcome?

• A) People will give you less credit for completing the task.
• B) You will be seen as even more capable of the task than before.
• C) You will deflect any potential positive attributions for your behavior.
• D) People won't notice you tried to use a self-handicapping strategy.

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