Before Taking an Exam, a Self-Handicapping Person with a Fragile

question 370

Multiple Choice

Before taking an exam, a self-handicapping person with a fragile self-image may

• A)study very hard to get the best grade possible.
• B)get drunk beforehand to provide an excuse for poor performance.
• C)blame the teacher for his or her failure.
• D)want those around him or her to provide psychological support.

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Definitions:

Neuroscience

The scientific study of the nervous system, aimed at understanding the biological basis of behavior, thought, and emotion.

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The usefulness of a method or technique in facilitating problem-solving, learning, or discovery.

Freud's Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasize unconscious motivations and conflicts as the drivers of human behavior and psychological issues.