Arranging to Perform Under Conditions That Usually Impair Performance, So

question 184

Multiple Choice

Arranging to perform under conditions that usually impair performance, so as to have an excuse for a poor showing is known as

• A)self-handicapping.
• B)the fundamental attribution error.
• C)cognitive dissonance.
• D)social biasing.

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Definitions:

Self-Report

A method of gathering data where participants provide information about themselves, typically through questionnaires or interviews.

Methodological Flaw

A deficiency or error in the design or execution of a research study that can compromise validity or reliability.

Social Desirability Bias

A tendency for respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to inaccuracies in self-report measures.

Goals of Science

The objectives of scientific inquiry, generally including the description, prediction, explanation, and control of natural phenomena, based on empirical evidence and systematic observation.