Which of the Following Is TRUE of Self-Handicapping Behavior

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of self-handicapping behavior?

• A) People engage in self-handicapping behavior when they are not motivated to succeed.
• B) People engage in self-handicapping behavior when they doubt that previous achievements accurately reflect their personal abilities and efforts.
• C) People engage in self-handicapping behavior when they are too confident of their future success.
• D) People with high self-esteem are not likely to engage in self-handicapping behavior.

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Definitions:

Chert Formation

The process by which chert, a hard, sedimentary rock composed primarily of silicon dioxide, is formed, typically from the accumulation of silica from biological sources or chemical precipitation.

Silica-rich Organisms

Organisms, such as certain diatoms and sponges, that have skeletons made predominantly of silica (SiO2) compounds.

Seawater

The salty water that fills the oceans and seas, covering most of the Earth's surface.

Sediment Deposition

The process by which sediment settles out of the transportation medium and accumulates on a surface, forming layers of sediment.