When a Person Deliberately Does Something That Increases the Chances

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a person deliberately does something that increases the chances of failure, he or she is engaging in

• A)self-handicapping.
• B)prevention focus.
• C)promotion focus.
• D)defensive pessimism.

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Definitions:

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that designates the lessee (the party leasing the asset) as the owner for accounting purposes, and it generally spans a significant portion of the asset's life.

Accounting Purposes

The rationale or objective behind various accounting practices, often to comply with regulatory requirements or to provide clear financial information.